Man jailed for two-and-a-half years for disorder

Crimp is seen throwing a brick at the glass door of TK Maxx and the glass cracks from the impactImage source, Devon and Cornwall Police
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The court saw CCTV footage that showed Crimp throw a brick at the glass door of TK Maxx

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A man has been jailed for more than two-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to violent disorder in Plymouth on Monday night.

Justin Crimp, 48, of Palace Street, Plymouth, was handed a 32-month prison sentence at Plymouth Crown Court on Friday.

The court saw CCTV footage that showed Crimp throwing a brick at the glass door of TK Maxx on Royal Parade and damaging it.

Earlier on Friday, a man pleaded guilty to violent disorder after grabbing a police officer's baton and running off during Monday night’s protests in the city centre.

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Justin Crimp was given a 32-month prison sentence

Guy Sullivan, 43, appeared at Plymouth Magistrate’s Court via a video link from Exeter Prison on Friday.

On Thursday he was jailed for 16 months after admitting stealing alcohol worth £281 from a Tesco Express while the disorder was taking place nearby.

Sullivan was remanded in custody for a sentencing hearing at Plymouth Crown Court on 12 August.

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Sullivan was remanded in custody for a sentencing hearing at Plymouth Crown Court on 12 August

Prosecutor Gareth Warden said Sullivan was seen on a wall behind police officers.

He said: “Sullivan jumped down from the wall and grabbed an officer’s baton. He had no defence and three or four people jumped on the officer and assaulted him.”

District Judge Lisa Boyce told Sullivan he had left the officer "defenceless".

Speaking via video link, Sullivan said: “I do apologise. I do apologise.”

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Sullivan was jailed for 16 months on Thursday after admitting stealing alcohol from a Tesco Express