Woman convicted following Tamworth violent disorder

A woman who filmed her own involvement in the violent disorder in Tamworth on social media has been convicted in court.

Cameron Bell, 23, of Tamworth, livestreamed herself and other members of a group that were carrying planks of wood and metal in Tamworth on 4 August.

She repeatedly made racist remarks and told members of the group that they should visit other hotels in the area as part of the disorder. She tried to hide her work ID that she had at the time amid fears of being identified.

She was quickly identified from the footage after concerned members of the community reacted to her livestream.

She was dismissed from her place of work and arrested.

Our detectives compiled all of the evidence needed to secure charges of violent disorder against Bell. She pleaded guilty to the offence at Stafford Crown Court today (Tuesday 17 September).

Bell will be sentenced at the same court on 28 October.

Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Ellison said: “We’re continuing to take robust action against those who played a part in the violence in Tamworth last month.

“Members of the local community and the police officers involved did not deserve to be subjected to the abhorrent acts that day and I can assure them that we will continue to take action against those responsible.