Punches thrown in courtroom fight amid gang's sentencing
Briefly

Sentencing at Basildon Crown Court was disrupted by a violent altercation between defendants Isaac Bello and a 17-year-old. The conflict began as Bello entered the dock, resulting in punches thrown and the courtroom being thrown into chaos, with public members rushing onto the courtroom floor. Ten teenagers were sentenced for their involvement in violent disorder in Southend, where Newham gangs had fought aggressively in front of families. Despite the disruption, one defendant appeared uninjured while others laughed at the situation during video link appearances.
During the sentencing at Basildon Crown Court, a fight broke out between defendants Isaac Bello and a 17-year-old, forcing police to intervene.
The courtroom chaos erupted when Bello entered the dock, leading to punches being thrown, furniture being knocked over, and public disturbance.
Ten teenagers were sentenced for their involvement in violent disorder in Southend, where gangs from Newham engaged in savage fights in front of families.
While one defendant appeared mostly uninjured, other defendants were seen laughing at the incident during video link appearances.
Read at www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
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