Hull riot: Inside Courtroom 1 as six are jailed

Wilkinson, of Lorraine Street, Hull, was dealt with first.

He received the longest sentence – six years in jail – after admitting violent disorder, racially aggravated criminal damage and attempted arson.

Footage was played showing Wilkinson attacking the windscreen of a BMW carrying three Romanian men.

Judge Thackray said the “terrified” occupants of the vehicle had “feared for their lives”.

Wilkinson also tried to set fire to a wheelie bin outside a garage. Judge Thackray said people, including children, were “cowering with fear” nearby.

He was seen “front and centre” of the disorder on Ferensway, said the judge, adding the defendant was spotted with a “nunchuck-like weapon” in a carrier bag. He also spat at police.

Wilkinson had 30 previous convictions from 72 offences, the court was told.

In mitigation, his barrister Michael Forrest said Wilkinson had struggled with drug addiction, but had not committed any offences for 10 years.

Mr Forrest said Wilkinson was not in town to cause trouble, but had joined the crowds.

Wilkinson appeared upset when his barrister discussed how his children had now “abandoned him” and he feared he would no longer have a relationship with his grandchildren.

He was sentenced to six years for racially aggravated criminal damage, three years for violent disorder, and three years for attempted arson – to be served concurrently. He was also handed a five-year criminal behaviour order (CBO).