Two years ago today, we saw some horrific scenes on our television screens as a violent mob set a hotel alight.

Whilst this didn’t happen in my constituency, it was just a few miles away from it.

Seeing an area of Rotherham being broadcasted live on the news for all the wrong reasons was bitterly disappointing to say the least.

Those who were in attendance at the Holiday Inn in Manvers that summer’s afternoon let our town down.

As if the hotel being set alight and attacked wasn’t vile enough, our brave police officers were physically assaulted in the process.

What we saw that day was the very worst of society, no question. Having said that, we were consoled with the very best of it in the hours that followed as local people turned up in their dozens to contributeto the clean-up.

I believe that is what most accurately represents our town, not the thugs who did the damage and it’s important we make that clear.

The Prime Minister at the time was clear when he said that police would be making arrests, and those involved would face the full force of the law.

I commend the brilliant officers who work for South Yorkshire Police, not just for their courage and bravery on the day, but for the hard work they’ve done in identifying everyone responsible and bringing them to justice.

Violent disorder will not be tolerated anywhere, and those who do participate in such disorder will be punished.