EDL firework thug gets suspended sentence
An EDL thug who stormed a peaceful protest before hurling a lit firework has walked free from court. Anthony Crawford sparked pandemonium when he lobbed the explosive at anti-jubilee protesters as they gathered for a rally in Newcastle city centre. It landed in the hood worn by Barnaby Drew, from Byker, Newcastle, who was … Read more
EDL Bonehead Admits to Attacking Anti-Jubilee Protester with a Firework
A THUG has admitted throwing a firecracker during fierce clashes after English Defence League supporters stormed an anti-Jubilee rally. Anthony Crawford hurled a firecracker into a group of demonstrators at Greys Monument in Newcastle on June 4, 2012. The 22-year-old, of Elmway, Chester-le-Street, Durham, pleaded guilty to the offences at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Thursday, June 28. … Read more
