Poor, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 274 (19 February 2026)

Poor, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 274 (19 February 2026)

Given the seriousness of the appellant's participation in violent disorder within the context of widespread national unrest, the aggravating features justified an uplift from the guideline starting point. The personal mitigation was not sufficient to render the sentence manifestly excessive. The sentence imposed was appropriate and the appeal was dismissed.

Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 274
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Mohammed Poor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Violent Disorder, Sentencing, Public Order Offences, Mitigation and Aggravation, Deterrence
Criminal Law Violent Disorder Sentencing Public Order Offences Mitigation and Aggravation Deterrence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Mohammed Poor

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for violent disorder was manifestly excessive given the aggravating and mitigating factors.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the appellant's participation in violent disorder within the context of widespread national unrest, the aggravating features justified an uplift from the guideline starting point. The personal mitigation was not sufficient to render the sentence manifestly excessive. The sentence imposed was appropriate and the appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed