A violent mob turned a Rotherham hotel into a war zone. Now one thug is finally locked up.
Holiday Inn Horror: 60 Police Hurt in Brutal Attack
On August 4, 2024, police guarding the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers were met with savage violence. Over 60 officers were injured as a rampaging crowd turned the hotel grounds into chaos.
Darren Ward: Pushing, Threatening, Then Fleeing the Scene
Among the rioters was 55-year-old Darren Ward. Caught on camera shoving officers and acting aggressively, Ward’s violent actions added fuel to the nightmare.
Caught on Camera and Caught Out: Ward Hands Himself In
- Authorities sifted through thousands of hours of footage to catch the culprits.
- Public appeals with images were blasted across the media.
- Three months later, Ward spotted himself on TV and handed himself over at Barnsley Police Station on November 4.
- He kept quiet during police questioning.
- Ward pleaded guilty to violent disorder.
Yesterday, March 9, Sheffield Crown Court sentenced Darren Ward, from Norville Crescent, Barnsley, to 20 months behind bars.
