Mason Reddy Sentenced for Rotherham Riot

Mason Reddy, a 24-year-old father, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a violent riot outside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, where asylum seekers were housed. Footage captured Reddy carrying his two-year-old son while participating in the chaos, which included throwing bricks and shouting racial slurs. His distinctive clothing, including a jacket from his Sunday league football team, helped police identify him for arrest. The riot resulted in injuries to 64 officers and damage to the hotel. Reddy pleaded guilty to violent disorder, claiming he intended to protest peacefully, while five others, including a teenager, have also been sentenced in connection to the riots. His actions have sparked outrage over the risk he posed to his child amid such violence.