11/08/2011 East Midlands Today

This is East Midlands Today with Anne Davies and me Quentin Rayner.

Tonight, after the riot, the vandals are read the riot act.

After two night of violence, justice is swift. Hundreds of

people have appeared at Nottingham magistrates' court today, the

youngest an 11 year-old girl who has pleaded guilty to criminal

damage. Also, a wall of shame, the rioters wanted by police to face up

for their crimes. And after the extraordinary disturbances in the

East Midlands, MPs tell the Prime Minister what is needed now to stop

this happening again. In other news, the man who lost his

wife, and the thieves who stole their jewellery. They are my

precious memories from the last two years of our marriage. It is

Good evening and welcome to Thursday's programme. First tonight

it's been a day when reality caught it's been a day when reality caught

up with the rioters, when they appeared in court to face the

consequences. Among them, an 11 year-old girl, who admitted going

out with a gang of up to thirty youths in Nottingham who were

throwing missiles and damaging buildings. The city's magistrates

court is still dealing with dozens of people accused of being involved.

Our reporter is there. They are struggling to press the court is

still sitting here in Nottingham. A total of 502 people have been now

arrested. 61 of them have now been charged. The police have told us

that they had charged 15 people with that firebombing incident at

the police station on Tuesday night. The charges include arson with

intent, and a violent disorder. Many of the people who have been

caught up in this, and who have appeared here at the magistrates'

court our children. Beyond this one of them was 11-year-old.

11-year-old and part of this mayhem. We cannot identify the girl. She

appeared that Nottingham magistrates' court after two nights

in the cells. She pleaded guilty to two charges, -- criminal damage,

and attempted criminal damage. She was part of a 30 strong a gang who

threw missiles and caused the damage. The judge asked her what

she thought about getting caught up in this. She said she was being a

don, she said she would join in. She said she did not know how

serious this was. As she was referred to a youth attending a

panel, others took their turn in the dock. They were distinctive in

their police issued jogging bottoms, T-shirts and plimsolls. The obvious

person charged was 44-year-old. Charges range from a public order

offences, to criminal damage. The judge had harsh words for those who

appeared before him. He shouted at 24-year-old Craigie Cave. He told

him to get a life, and sort himself out. He said -- he asked him

whether he felt ashamed of themselves. He said these yobbos

were viewed as Gummer by the public. The judge has faced criticism over

the sentences. He said if he wants someone to blame, go and see the

government, do not blame if the judges and magistrates to do their

job for Professor -- profession League and with the guidelines laid

down. The Justice Secretary, Ken Clarke, was asked about those

guidelines. He said although he did not agree, he did have some

sympathy with the judges. He would prefer the judges to use their

common sense, and follow their own judgment. The court here at

Nottingham is still processing many of those cases from the people who

have been charged, they will continue to do so until they have

Well the court is still sitting here at Nottingham as the system

struggles to process the dozens of people charge over the rioting in

the city. In Leicester, there wa handful of

arrests. Today the police released pictures of people they wanted to

identify. The police were not taking any

chances last night. Children coming into Leicester city centre were

being stopped and searched. The teenagers who brought by eczema had

their tyres let down. It was never going to be popular, but his was an

effective message. They said they would take our bikes to be did not

leave the area. I saw an adult walking about with a hood. They are

telling us to calm down and go home. After what happened the night

before police needed to get tough. On Tuesday they needed it riot dear.

They are to the damage was caught on camera. Today Leicestershire

Police released these pictures from CCTV. They hope the public will

help them identify them. Many youths have been arrested, there

has been huge public presser pourri hardline response. There were

questions about the causes. There is a lack of things to do. There is

a lack opportunities. There are no jobs, that does not excuse it.

Obviously there is a definite reason behind it. This is not a --

this is not behaviour of people who think they have a bright future.

They think they have nothing to lose. Two trucks were set on fire

near the city centre, it turned out to be an isolated incident. Most

people will be hoping that it stays that way.

It's been a busy day in the courts and also at Westminster where

Parliament was recalled. It gave MP's from the East Midlands their

first opportunity to question the Prime Minister on the government's

response to the disturbances. Our Political Editor John Hess is there

for us tonight. So John, what has been said so far? MPs want to take

part of this emergency debate even though it is part a recess. They

want answers, and a degree of certainty about what is happening

next. Does he seem to excuse his behaviour as down to bad economic

are blurred. They are excusing poor behaviour. We need to see spending

on the police, and the fire service, and the much-maligned back office

staff. We need those teams TBL to respond effectively. Officers were

reluctant to use force. What a assurances can he give them if they

have to use force? The Prime Minister has said that CCTV has

proved highly valuable, can explain of how it will be easier for

committees to get more CCTV? With me outside our Parliament are

too experienced ministers, Alan Duncan, and Vernon Coaker. I was

struck by the measured tone from MPs, very little political point-

scoring, what do you think it needs to be done to address this problem?

It is right that Parliament came back, and I think this unity is a

good thing. I can assure people we have a firm grip on this. Although

it Vernon Coaker would like a public inquiry, I do not want to

see a load of men in suits sitting on a panel. There I think this

place needs to work, all of MPs need to work out why so many young

people do not know the difference between right and wrong. Why is

that keeping? I cannot answer that in at two minutes, it is a lot of

things, family breakdown, the lack of good schools, the lack of fear

and a priority. He is a combination of all those things are I'm going

to bring in Vernon Coaker, while we bring up a young people who do not

have any respect for discipline? Quite a lot of young people do. The

appalling thing that we saw on our television screens show that for a

minority there is a significant problem. We need to understand why

that is. We need an inquiry, we need to look at families. It is

important that we say we are pleased with the policing that was

taking place across Nottinghamshire. I'm worried about the police cuts,

resources are in issue. Swift - the -- twist just were a. We need to

cease with the justice. We need severe sentences that are given to

the perpetrators. Thank you very much indeed.

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Sport's on its way when we find out why Derbyshire's coming to

Nottinghamshire, and we're not talking cricket. Ironing the depths

of Derbyshire, I'm about to go in there.

An investigation is underway into a suspected arson attack at a former

pub in Derby. The Old Sherwood Foresters pub on St Thomas Road -

which dates back to 1836 - is currently being converted into a

Sikh temple. Firefighters were called here late last night.

Derbyshire Police say at the moment they're not linking the fire to the

disorder in the city earlier this week.

A 24 year old man from Arnold appeared in court earlier today,

charged with manslaughter. 29 year- old Shane Lee was found unconscious

on Hallams Lane in Arnold on Sunday morning. He later died in hospital

from head injuries. The 24 year old has been bailed but will appear at

Nottingham Crown Court on the 25th August. A second man remains on

bail pending enquiries. Thieves who broke into a house to

steal jewellery have wreaked more damage than even they probably

intended. Andrew Dickenson's house in Leicestershire was broken into

yesterday and all his dead wife's jewellery has been stolen. He says

every piece taken is a memory of his wife Michelle and he's

desperate to have them back. From There are work men at Andrew

Dickenson's House today, installing a new alarm system. But it has come

too late to save his wife's jewellery. Wings, bangles and

bracelets - each one a precious memory. It is particularly

upsetting because my wife passed away in January this year. I am

still coming to terms with that and to be faced now with the loss of

precious memories is heartbreaking. Michel's death is still very raw

for Andrew and for their two children. The jury was a memento of

32 years of married life. favourite piece was a bring that we

bought in Lake Garda. -- a you ring up. At the funeral director's, we

had to ask for that to be removed from her body because it was the

most treasured possession she had. And you wanted it? I wanted it back

and now I don't have it any more. Police have asked pawnbrokers to be

on the lookout for people trying to sell large amounts of gold

jewellery. Andrew just wants some or any of the pieces returned.

Called his treasure, basically. My wife was a treasure. You could

write a story on every single one. We went to the jewellery Quarter in

Birmingham especially to buy her memorable pieces of jewellery and

now we don't have them any more because some person has invaded my

world. This is East Midlands Today. Next

tonight, four people have appeared in court in connection with

fraudulently claiming more than �220,000 in benefits. Two people

were sent to prison. Leicester City Council says the cases highlight

how big the problem is. The judge described the actions of

the two people as cheating the public. The pair, from Leicester,

both pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to benefit fraud Podmore

than �75,000. They admitted owning a home Jaqueline claimed to have

rented. What some went on to claim income support as a lone parent,

housing and council tax. council take a very tough stance

and we have a zero-tolerance policy of benefit fraud. Over the last six

years, the investigations team have been in the top 10 councils in the

country. There is was not be any benefit fraud case heard today.

After a trial, a woman was found guilty of forgery claiming �62,000

of benefits. Meanwhile, another woman pleaded guilty to dishonestly

claiming �84,000 of benefits. Leicester City Council says people

simply cannot get away with it, but today's cases are just the tip of

the iceberg. The court was told that Watson, who used to be a

school governor, and Bates, will have to sell their home and the

money will be repaid. The judge sentenced Watson to 16 months in

prison and Bates to eight months in prison. The judge said that

benefits were for the needy and not for the greedy. This was agreed.

-- this was agreed. With the events of the last few

days unfolding hearing England, it is easy to forget there is an

ongoing humanitarian crisis in East Africa. 18 of relief workers in

Leicester is appealing to the public to remember the millions

facing disease and starvation. They are sending three tons of medical

equipment to Kenya next week. For Suresh, making sure these

crucial supplies making to Kenya is especially important because he was

born there. I feel that not enough is being done and this is not a

man-made problem. They have not had any rain for two years and that is

the cause of this problem. I really want to help as much as I can.

estimated 250 children are dying every day in East Africa, and one

Briton in sachet like this can help set them on the road to recovery.

The team are taking out 15,000 of them. Most international aid is a

riding in this region of eastern Kenya, but supplies from Leicester

will go to Eldoret just north of Nairobi and then to the Ethiopian

border, where more aid is needed. So ranges, medical gloves, mineral

packs and milk drinks have been donated by local companies, but

there is space for another ton. if anybody has anything to do with

medical supplies, equipment or medicines, and even Tories, because

we want to try and help the children who have nothing left.

cargo is being transported for free and the duo are using their own

money to a journey with it to make sure it reaches those who need it

most. Later in the programme, Trial does

caving and Sara takes a rain check. -- Kylie does caving. We will see a

small amount of rain macro overnight and bear is more to come

overnight. -- there is more to come.

Here is an inspiring tale for you. A soldier who lost his right leg

when a landmine exploded in Afghanistan is cycling through the

East Midlands today as part of a 500 mile charity ride. Matt

Woollard is being accompanied along the six-day root and hopes to raise

more than �10,000. Cycling 500 miles in six days is

tough, even for keen cyclist. But when you only have one leg, it's

completely different. The hills take it out of me straight away. It

is basically like hopping up a hill because you can only use one leg

and you have the momentum of the lads behind you, so the best thing

to do is to just attack it. Cycling up the hill format uses around 300%

more energy than an able-bodied riders. 12 months ago, he made a

comment that he thought it would be good to doing a sponsored by grind

to make money for the stadium centre in Pirbright. This is the

result. -- a sponsored bike ride. Matt used the Sandes Centre during

his recovery. It offers welfare facilities and support to military

personnel and their families. He hopes this ride will raise over

�10,000. But are expected to reach -- reach Pirbright tomorrow.

If you see him whizzing by, say hello. 500 miles in six days is a

lot. Forest have a signing at last.

Their 4th signing of the summer. It is striker Matt Derbyshire, who has

joined them from Greek side Olympiakos. If they have not told

us the fee, but we know that Matt has agreed a three-year deal,

having previously played for Blackburn Rovers where he scored 20

league and cup goals. He was back in Britain last season, on loan at

Birmingham City, but now he says he is really keen to work with Steve

McLaren. Leicester City manager Sven Goran

Eriksson says he has no intention of selling Sol Bamba. The defender

has been linked with a move to Blackburn but with Leicester in a

strong financial position, there is no need to listen to any of us.

First of all, he is not for sale. He is our player and he will go on

being our player. Secondly, we have not heard anything from Blackburn

or any other club about him so I don't know where that is coming

from. He is young Clough fast and from the East Midlands.

Kyle Ryde is motorcycling's newest star. B38 -- rewrote the record

books when he won his first championship race at 13 and last

weekend, he knocked up another victory - at Brands Hatch.

The chequered flag goes out, number 77 wins it. This was the moment

Kyle Ryde became a record-breaker. At the age of 13 years, he won a

British championship - a triumphant first. I thought top five was good,

but a winner was excellent. I was nearly ready to start crying but I

kept it in. There is a real family heritage to what he does. His dad

is a former sidecar racer and build one of his early bikes himself.

Everything is in the wheels. Scooter, a push bike, mini bike, he

was well up for it. As a family, life now revolves around Carlisle's

road trips, both here and abroad. Bat has picked out the very best

young riders from across Europe and it is a sign of his very real trap

-- talent, but travelling is hard. It is worse for my dad because I am

always asleep. And so is finding the money. Every spare penny we

earn goes to him. We have fund- raising events where the community

get involved and everyone is behind us. Without all these people, we

wouldn't be able to do it. As for his mum, she is supportive, but no

one should could suggest that top- level racing is safe. It doesn't

matter where he comes. But it stays until the chequered flag, so I know

he is safe. It has been hard and expensive getting this far, but he

is a young man with an entire community behind him. A great start

in the making. Coberley, he will repay us one day! -- hopefully.

In cricket, Nottinghamshire have signed the West Indies batsman

Darren Bravo until the end of the season, after David Hussey and Adam

Voges both left the club. There is one championship match we are

keeping an eye on. Wes Durston hit a career-best of 151, and

Derbyshire's bowlers then set upon their work. There are still two

days to go. Tomorrow, or we will hear from Nottingham Forest's new

signing, Matt Derbyshire of all stock.

For do not wonder how to spend your weekend. It is time for our guide.

It seems there was plenty to discover for Kylie in -- under her

feet. I am just outside Matlock Bath. I

have had a 20 minute walk to get here and my adventure has not even

started yet. I need to get kitted Looking equally stylish, with me

are Barber and Nigel. They arcading experts, thankfully, and we are

going in this little Hobbit hole. No ropes? Know. Why I disappear

into a dark cave, here are some other things you can get up to. It

is time for the Summer Sundae weekender at Leicester's de

Montfort Hall. In Nottingham, head to the Forest raised ground for a

Caribbean Carnival. Once you get in the cave, it is quite cool. A

little slippery underfoot and you have to watch your head.

passage gets a little bit wider here and then a... It opens up into

that. It feels like a cave but it is an abandoned mine with a natural

features like stalagmites and stalactites. It is a great sense of

adventure. We have had to bring all sorts of special equipment down

here to show you what it looks like. If I get the cameraman to turn his

light off and I turn this one off, you can see it is really pitch

black. Lighting up the dark on Saturday, the firework

championships are on at Belvoir Castle. And it from Saturday, the

Pony Club Championships, with more than 1,500 members competing. You

can go along and watch for free. What is it about caving that gets

you? It is the wow factor. When you go round a corner, it is like, wow!

It is that sense of adventure. The kids say, "I didn't think it was

like this!" Time for me to an end up in the daylight.

That suggests that Jason is still in their! Kylie is showing no dark

To the weather. A few dark clouds. We will get a bit of sunshine over

the weekend. A picture to remind you of a holiday he in Sussex.

Thank you to Peter for sending this in. He says he arranged the pebbles

himself for the photograph! We are going to start to see a small

amount of rain working into the far north of the region overnight. The

cloud is starting to increase and it makes it quite humid. It will

stay quite breezy and the rain starts to work further south by the

early hours, producing some Hill fog across parts of the Peak

District. First thing tomorrow, the weather front is still around so it

keeps us quite cloudy. The further south you are, it is a drier start

but there is still some cloud around and just a glimmer of

brightness into the afternoon. Temperatures not disappointing,

considering the cloud. There is rain on the way, just starting to

come in over my shoulder and that will join us overnight on Friday

into Saturday. They called France takes its time to clear on Saturday

morning, tipping us quite damp. -- a called Patch. A few sunny spells