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Judge Cites Seven Children, Gives Iqbal Suspended Sentence

6/18/2026

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Judge McConaghy cited Iqbal’s seven children as why he received a two-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to violent disorder during Hanley riots in Stoke-on-Trent.
Footage captured Iqbal throwing three rocks on Town Road, Potteries Way, Mayer Street and Broad Street.
Investigators found phone messages about the brawl and photograph of a wounded protester.
Court ordered Iqbal to complete 25 days of rehab, 250 work hours and pay £150 costs.

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Judge McConaghy cited Iqbal’s seven children as why he received a two-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to violent disorder during Hanley riots in Stoke-on-Trent.
Footage captured Iqbal throwing three rocks on Town Road, Potteries Way, Mayer Street and Broad Street.
Investigators found phone messages about the brawl and photograph of a wounded protester.
Court ordered Iqbal to complete 25 days of rehab, 250 work hours and pay £150 costs.