Mother and daughter jailed after going on riot rampage

Side by side: Clarice Ali, making V-sign and Chantelle Dixon-Ali, with face covered, in Lower Clapton.
12 April 2012

A mother and daughter who went on the rampage together in the London riots have both been jailed.

Clarice Ali, 38, joined her daughter Chantelle Dixon-Ali, 20, in Clarence Road, Lower Clapton, as violence and looting erupted on August 8.

They were caught on CCTV breaking into Clarence Convenience store and Dixon-Ali could be seen plundering the shop - despite keeping her face covered in a vain attempt to avoid detection. Her mother was also filmed making an obscene gesture outside the ransacked store.

The pair, both of Sandringham Road, Dalston, stood together in the dock at Wood Green crown court after being charged with violent disorder and burglary. Ali admitted violent disorder but denied burglary so the second charge was dropped. She was jailed for two years.

Her daughter admitted both charges and was sentenced to 28 months in a young offender institution.

Shopkeeper Siva Kandiah, who has renamed his convenience store Siva's Shop, said today: "I feel like justice has been done." Mr Kandiah was devastated when looters stole his entire stock and even took some of the building's fittings and fixtures.

Detective Inspector Phil Langworthy, of Hackney police's riot investigation unit, the Withern Team, was pleased with the sentences.

Mr Langworthy said the case demonstrated the police's dedication to catching rioters and looters. "If you were involved in the disorder, then I encourage you to come forward before we come to you," he added.

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