A pram, a gran and a shameful family day out in Newton Heath

On a warm summer evening in July, a Facebook post began circulating north Manchester. It called for action on Oldham Road.

"Let's get them out," it declared. "6pm today. Stand up and take note, because if you don't, no-one will."

Soon, a mob of up to 70 people had answered the call, gathering outside a Holiday Inn in Newton Heath. Before long, bottles, bricks and eggs filled the sky.

Police were scrambled to defend the hotel and its residents - the majority of whom were asylum seekers. 'Protestors' flung abuse and obscenities as officers hurried them inside during shameful scenes of violence.

In the sky above, a helicopter hovered - tracking the crowd's every move.

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Among them on July 31 were Vanessa Smith and her daughter Nevey. The pair were captured on video throwing liquids at police officers and asylum seekers.

Just metres from where a man was being taken to the floor and detained by three policemen, a bird's eye view showed Nevey, 21, was pushing a pram.

Sat inside was her 20-month-old son. Her mother was seen recording the incident.

Just days after her daughter was hauled before the same judge, Vanessa Smith, 42, was sentenced for her actions today (September 26).

The Smiths were part of a violent crowd which gathered in front of what was supposed to be a place of safety for defenceless people seeking refuge.

One of Manchester's most senior judges had strong words for Nevey Smith as she faced the consequences of her actions. "What on earth were you thinking?" he questioned the 21-year-old single mother in Manchester Crown Court earlier this week.

He characterised her decision to get involved while her son was