It will be interesting to see if a conviction is secured and what the sentence will be if convicted.

Violent Disorder

(Archbold 29-10 to 29-16)

An offence under section 2 is triable either way. It is difficult to see circumstances in which it would be appropriate to represent that charges brought under section 2 would be suitable for summary disposition. The maximum penalty on conviction on indictment is five years' imprisonment and/or a fine of unlimited amount. On summary conviction the maximum penalty is six months' imprisonment and/or a fine not exceeding level 5.

Under section 2 of the Act, it must be proved that:

* three or more persons
* present together
* used or threatened
* unlawful violence
* so that the conduct of them (taken together) would cause
* a person of reasonable firmness
* present at the scene
* to fear for his or her personal safety.