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Thomas Birley Sentenced to Nine Years for Arson with Intent to Endanger Life During Anti-Muslim Riots in Rotherham
Sep 6, 2024, 11:51 AM
Thomas Birley, a painter and decorator, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in the violence during the early August anti-Muslim riots in Rotherham, UK. Birley, 27, pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life after setting fire to a hotel housing hundreds of asylum seekers. This sentence, handed down at Sheffield Crown Court, is the longest prison term given so far in connection with the riots. The incident was part of anti-Muslim riots that targeted the hotel where asylum seekers were staying.
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