Following the events over the last few days some of those hooligans and rioters have started appearing in court.
As is usually the case without their gang and masks/hoodies they are not so big and then the tears and excuses for their behaviour are aired such as alcoholism and mental health.
One suspected rioter sobbed in the dock today while a woman who pushed a wheelie bin at police complained she had poor mental health.
Curtis Coulson, who is accused of waving a stick 'in a threatening manner' towards a woman during a riot in Sheffield, wiped away tears throughout his 20 minute-long appearance in court today.
The 30-year-old, who denied one charge of affray, became even more upset when he was refused bail and remanded in custody at Sheffield Magistrates Court. He was among at least 25 riot suspects to be hauled before court today.
Leanne Hodgson, 43, admitted violent disorder after pushing a wheelie bin at police in Sunderland. She was also remanded in custody, as her lawyer told magistrates that she had an 'alcohol problem' and suffered from poor mental health.
Meanwhile, in Liverpool, 28-year-old career criminal Adam Wharton pleaded guilty to burglary in relation to serious disorder on Saturday night at Spellow Library in Walton, which was torched and looted. He said 'nice one lad' as he was led down to the cells.
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