Football rampage rioters jailed

Six men who took part in riots in Boston during the summer have been sent to prison for a total of 11 years.

They were among dozens of people who took to the streets after England's defeat against France at Euro 2004.

On Friday, Judge John Machin told the rioters that such behaviour will not be tolerated in this country.

Lincoln Crown Court heard £500,000 worth of damage was caused by a crowd of more than 200, who smashed windows and looted shops on 13 June.

Two police cars were set on fire and it took police several hours to restore order.

Banning orders

CCTV evidence played in court showed teenagers celebrating after police cars were burnt out, with several taking photos on their mobile phones.

The longest sentence, three years, was given to Richard Duncan, 38, of Ward Crescent, Fishtoft, who admitted violent disorder, burglary, theft and criminal damage.

Jake Wallwork, 25, of Haven Bank, Boston, was jailed for two-and-a-half years; Stephen Parker, 37, of Wyberton Low Road, Boston, for two years; Paul Adams, 44, of Willoughby Road, Boston, for 18 months.

Perry Pagden, 22, of Blacksmiths Grove, Fishtoft, and Paul Brannan, 26, of Peck Avenue, Boston, were jailed for 12 months each.

All admitted violent disorder.

Sentence was adjourned on Stephen Ranshaw, 33, of Frampton Place, Boston, who admitted violent disorder, and Michelle Jones, 20, of King Street, Boston, who admitted burglary.

Judge Machin imposed eight-year football banning orders on Adams, Wallwork and Pagden.