A violent mob turned a Rotherham hotel into a battleground. Now, one thug is behind bars.
Holiday Inn Horror: 60 Cops Hurt in Brutal Attack
On August 4, 2024, police protecting the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers faced shocking violence. More than 60 officers were injured trying to control the rampaging crowd.
Darren Ward’s Role: Pushing, Threatening, and Then Running
Among the troublemakers was 55-year-old Darren Ward. Caught on camera aggressively pushing officers and acting threateningly, Ward’s behaviour added fuel to the chaos.
Caught on Camera: Ward Surrenders After Media Appeal
- Thousands of hours of footage were reviewed to find the culprits.
- Authorities released images in multiple media appeals.
- Three months later, Ward saw himself on TV and voluntarily handed himself in at Barnsley Police Station on November 4.
- He refused to comment during police interviews.
- Ward pleaded guilty to violent disorder.
Yesterday, March 9, Sheffield Crown Court sentenced Ward, from Norville Crescent in Barnsley, to 20 months behind bars.
