Carer Who Live-Streamed Shocking UK Hotel Riot on TikTok Faces ‘Inevitable’ Prison Sentence
A carer who live-streamed a chaotic scene outside a Staffordshire hotel on TikTok has been warned she faces an “inevitable” jail sentence. Cameron Bell, 24, admitted to violent disorder after broadcasting the event, which took place outside the Holiday Inn Express in Tamworth on August 4.
Stafford Crown Court heard how Bell, with no prior criminal record, made racist comments and encouraged others to spread the disorder to nearby hotels. During the incident, Bell attempted to hide her work ID badge in an effort to avoid recognition. However, locals watching the livestream identified her, leading to her dismissal from her job and subsequent arrest.
Bell, from Tamworth, pleaded guilty to one charge of violent disorder on Tuesday. She has been held in custody awaiting sentencing, which is scheduled for the week of October 28. The court has informed her that a prison sentence is likely, told Stoke on Trent Live.
Bell is one of eight individuals charged in connection with the disturbances in Staffordshire. Among them, Mitchell Cleaver, 25, from Burton-on-Trent, appeared via video link from HMP Dovegate. Cleaver pleaded guilty to riot charges related to an incident on August 4, during which a hotel housing asylum seekers was set on fire. He is due for sentencing on October 30.
Martin McCluskey, 60, also from Tamworth, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assaulting two emergency workers. A psychological report was requested for Cleaver, who has serious learning difficulties, ahead of his sentencing on November 11. McCluskey will remain in custody until his sentencing on October 30.
Another individual, Tommy McQuaker, 29, from Amington, admitted to violent disorder but denied causing unnecessary suffering to a police dog, a charge which the prosecution dropped. McQuaker’s sentencing was adjourned until November 8, with Judge John Edwards warning him that a prison sentence is expected.
Simon Orr, 38, also from Tamworth, faces charges of riot and assaulting a female police officer. He admitted to the assault but denied the riot charge. His case has been postponed for trial in January. Darren Woodley, 55, from Tamworth, charged with violent disorder, did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody until the following Monday.
Lastly, Aimie Hodgkinson-Hedgecox, 37, from Rugeley, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and will face sentencing in early November.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Ellison emphasized the ongoing efforts to hold those responsible for the violence accountable, stating that both the community and the police “did not deserve to be subjected to the abhorrent acts that day.”