Rotherham riots: The story so far as number of people charged in connection to hotel attack surpasses 50

The Star, Sheffield 2024-08-20

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Earlier this month, around 700 people attacked the Holiday Inn hotel in Manvers, Rotherham in a far-right attack born out of social media disinformation surrounding the murders of three girls in Southport.

Kier Starmer's new government promised swift justice against the rioters and, as of August 20, 2024 - 16 days after the riot - more than 50 individuals have been charged in connection to the disorder.

The Star's Harry Harrison breaks down the events of the last two and a half weeks outside Sheffield Crown Court.

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