R v Mohammed Poor

R v Mohammed Poor

The aggravating features, including the appellant's active role in violent disorder during a period of national unrest, justified an uplift from the guideline starting point. The personal mitigation was not sufficient to render the sentence manifestly excessive. The sentence imposed was within the appropriate range and the appeal was dismissed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Mohammed Poor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Violent Disorder, Sentencing, Public Order Offences, Mitigation, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Violent Disorder Sentencing Public Order Offences Mitigation Aggravating Factors

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 4 Authorities cited 4 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

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
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's age and personal circumstances warranted a greater reduction in sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The aggravating features, including the appellant's active role in violent disorder during a period of national unrest, justified an uplift from the guideline starting point. The personal mitigation was not sufficient to render the sentence manifestly excessive. The sentence imposed was within the appropriate range and the appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed