Curtis Laycock
YESTERDAY (Wednesday) two men appeared at Sheffield Crown Court to be sentenced for their role in the violent disorder at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Manvers, Rotherham, last August.
Arron Bailey launched bricks at the building, stoked a fire inside one of the hotel windows and rammed a shopping trolley into police, and resulted in him being put behind bars.
The 28-year-old’s behaviour was captured by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) as he threw bottles, fence panelling and other missiles at officers. Other footage recorded by those in attendance at the hotel showed Bailey attempting to gain access into a police van and adding wood to a fire.
Wearing a camouflage style balaclava, Bailey attempted to hide his identity during the disorder. However, a distinctive tattoo on his right calf led to him being identified following a media appeal to the public.
Bailey offered no explanation for his callous actions, refusing to comment during his police interview. He was charged with violent disorder and arson with intent to endanger life, pleading guilty to both charges at a hearing in November 2024.
Bailey, of Margaret Close, Darfield, was sentenced to eight years in prison with a further three on licence.
Another active participant in the violent disorder was Curtis Laycock who was seen throwing a chair and rocks at officers at the hotel.
One of the rocks Laycock launched at the building contained a blood stain which after forensic examination was linked to the 30-year-old.
He was further identified by a member of the public following a media appeal. In his police interview, Laycock admitted his offending, apologising for his behaviour and adding that he “regretted” his actions.
Laycock, of no fixed above, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was jailed for two years and eight months.
