A Southport rioter caught on camera during violent protests has been sentenced to prison for his actions amid the chaos.
Southport: So, there was this guy, Brian Spencer, who got himself into a heap of trouble during some riots. He was caught on camera acting all tough, throwing bricks at the police. Not the brightest move, right?
This all kicked off after a vigil for three young girls who were tragically killed. Spencer was part of a rowdy crowd, and things escalated quickly. He was seen punching a police car and tossing bins around like they were nothing.
Then, in a clip that went viral, he was hit in the head with a brick while trying to mock the riot police. Ouch! Moments later, another brick hit him right in the groin, and he staggered back. Talk about instant karma!
After that little incident, he ended up in the hospital for his head injury. But instead of keeping a low profile, he decided to racially abuse another patient. Seriously, what was he thinking?
In the end, he got sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his violent behavior during the riots. He also admitted to some nasty harassment at the hospital. Not a good look for him.
The police have been busy, too. They’ve arrested over 160 people related to these riots, and many have already been sentenced. It’s been a rough summer for law enforcement, with hundreds of officers injured during the chaos.
And let’s not forget the tragic reason behind all this unrest. The stabbing that sparked the riots took the lives of three innocent girls, which is just heartbreaking. The whole situation has been a real wake-up call for everyone involved.