Individuals involved in the islamophobic riots in London have received sentences totaling five years in prison. Among those sentenced are David Spring, 61, who received 18 months; David Probert, 50, sentenced to 14 months; and David Notley, 67, who was handed a 20-month sentence, all for violent disorder.

These individuals were part of a larger group of 700 that caused chaos in Whitehall on July 31. They disregarded police warnings and engaged in violent actions against law enforcement, including physical assaults and spitting.

Notley also faced additional charges for a religiously aggravated public order offence due to his participation in Islamophobic chanting, resulting in a £100 fine. Another individual, Charles Smith, 22, joined in the racist chants and was sentenced to 23 weeks in prison after pleading guilty to affray and racially aggravated harassment.

The Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South emphasized the seriousness of the defendants' actions, stating that such behavior risks escalating violence and disorder. The authorities have pledged to continue prosecuting those involved in similar unrest.