Peter Lynch (rioter)
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Peter Lynch (died October 19, 2024) was a British man who died in prison whilst serving a sentence for rioting. Lynch was convicted for his part in the 2024 United Kingdom riots.
Rioting
[edit]Peter Lynch was a conspiracy theorist[1] who was at the riot outside a Holiday Inn Express hotel housing asylum seekers in Manvers, Rotherham on 4 August 2024. He was recorded yelling “scum”, “child killers”, “protect my children”, “we are on the streets now to protect our kids” and “you are protecting people who are killing our kids and raping them” at police during the riot.[2] He was pictured holding a placard asserting the corruption of MPs, police chiefs, TV media and judges and the judiciary.[3]
Conviction
[edit]Lynch was arrested and charged with violent disorder for which he pleaded guilty and was jailed for 2 years and 8 months.[4]
Death
[edit]Lynch died in HMP Moorland 2 months into his sentence on 19 October 2024, aged 61.[2] Respects were paid to Lynch at the 'Unite the Kingdom' march in London a week later.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rotherham: Conspiracy theorist jailed over hotel riot". BBC News. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ a b "Grandfather jailed over race riot at Rotherham asylum hotel dies in prison". The Guardian. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Asylum hotel rioter, 61, dies in prison". BBC. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "'Disgraceful example of a grandfather' jailed for role in Rotherham riot". Independent. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Thousands march over riots and deaths in custody". BBC. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.