Final person sentenced for violent disorder at Holiday Inn Express in Manvers
The final person has been sentenced for violent disorder at the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers nearly two years ago.
Ashley Ivermee from Barnsley has been jailed for eighteen months after pleading guilty to taking part in the large-scale violence.
More than 120 people have now been convicted.
Police said:
"On Tuesday (14 July) the last person convicted of taking part in the deplorable scenes of violence at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Manvers on 4 August 2024 was sentenced.
"Ashley Ivermee, aged 25, of South Drive, Barnsley, was jailed for 18 months after appearing at Sheffield Crown Court following pleading guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing.
"More than 700 days have passed since one of our local communities was thrown into the middle of large-scale disorder in which over 60 of our officers were injured and millions of pounds worth of damage was caused.
"What followed has been one of the largest investigations in recent South Yorkshire Police memory with an unprecedented level of demand placed on the force to ensure those responsible for attacking officers, damaging buildings and ultimately trying to burn a hotel down were held accountable.
"We estimate that around 100,000 hours of footage was gathered as part of this investigation, and all of this was meticulously analysed to guarantee the perpetrators of this violence faced their day in court.
"The work carried out by investigators across the force, aided by the public's help, has seen over 120 people convicted in connection with the disorder resulting in over 300 years of prison sentences."
Head of Crime, Chief Superintendent Laura Koscikiewicz said:
"We are truly grateful for not only the messages of thanks and support in the immediate aftermath of the disorder, but the crucial role our communities played in the months of investigative work which followed.
"These results would not have been achieved without you. In the weeks and months after this disgusting display of thuggery, our local communities stood up and said this wasn't acceptable.
"From submitting footage of the disorder to allow our investigation teams to identify the perpetrators of the abhorrent violence our officers endured, to the countless suspects identified by the public through our media appeals.
"The public response to what was a dark day for South Yorkshire was nothing short of outstanding. Thank you for the vital role you played in helping make sure all those responsible were brought to justice."