Notorious Hull teenager Sonny Grainger to return home after release from secure children's home
A NOTORIOUS teenager is expected to return to his Hull home today after being released from a secure children’s home.
Sonny Grainger, 15, has been undergoing rehabilitation at East Moor Secure Children’s Home in Leeds.
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Sonny Grainger and mum Nadine West.
He was just 12 when he became one of the youngest people in Hull to be given an Asbo.
Last night, Sonny’s mother, Nadine West, said: “We are looking forward to him returning home.
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“I’m going to enjoy having him home.”
In December, the Mail reported how Sonny was given a second Asbo for continuing to cause misery for residents on the Boothferry estate.
He breached the order but, for legal reasons, the Mail is prevented from revealing further details.
However, his previous past bad behaviour has included shoplifting, harassing shop staff and causing criminal damage.
Ward councillor Claire Thomas said residents will be praying Sonny has turned over a new leaf and will behave.
She said: “Everyone knows who Sonny Grainger is.
“I really hope he has learned his lesson and his behaviour on the estate will improve.
“I am sure the council’s antisocial behaviour team will keep an eye on him.
“It would be fantastic
if Sonny’s behaviour improves.”
Ms West, who lives with her partner, Wayne Jones, and her other children Jarrad, 17, Georgia, 11, and Samuel, 8, in Curran Garth, believes Sonny is finally conforming.
She has told how she and her son frequently speak on the phone and how Sonny “settled in well” at the home.
The family are planning a welcome home celebration next week.
Ms West has been attending parenting classes in a bid to help her cope with Sonny’s temper.
Sonny gained an infamous reputation on the estate, some of it warranted, claims Ms West. But she has always insisted some residents have a soft spot for her son who runs errands and completed unpaid job for elderly neighbours.
She said: “Lots of people have come up to me saying Sonny did not deserve to be locked-up.”
Comments
by HeavenlyManna
Tuesday, August 28 2012, 6:56AM
“Jeez couldn't believe my eyes when I read this piece!!??
Then, I thought perhaps I was being too critical & harsh. Until I read many of the other damning comments attacking the judgement of the HDM.
Would be interesting to know what the rehabilitation professionals at East Moor Secure Children's Home and the courts think about the HDM publicising this report!!??
Sorry HDM, tend to agree that this much perceived illjudged, misguided and cheap journalism has real potential to backfire on all concerned!!”
by hcfchcfc08
Tuesday, August 28 2012, 12:49AM
“Now is the winter of our discontent
Made laborious ****** by this Sonny of 'Ull.”
by EROYDES
Monday, August 27 2012, 11:07PM
“It won't be very 'Sonny' for his community when he comes out and reaps havock again!
Look on the bright side. He won't be out long. He'll get locked up again soon as he can't control his behaviour.
The question is, which lucky people will have the joy of looking after him next?
Even kiddies jails don't work Sonny. So the future isn't that bright for you young man.”
by steveofeast
Monday, August 27 2012, 8:21PM
“HDM trash story, let's have something that's worth reading instead of hyping this lads mate's up before he even get's out. He will think he's the local celebrity which will do neither him nor his neighbours any good.”
by scranny1969
Monday, August 27 2012, 7:46PM
“think people need to back off this lad, he has just lost the way a bit and he got out of control he aint the first and wont be the last have you all got perfect family,s that has,nt done anything wrong and has for his mum how could she control him when he was the one controlling things lets hope no member of your familys get into trouble or maybe appearin the paper”
by rmw1963
Monday, August 27 2012, 6:15PM
“trash people, just a waste of space”
by Strangley
Monday, August 27 2012, 2:04PM
“"Ms West has been attending parenting classes in a bid to help her cope with Sonny's temper."
Not as good as this one I bet
http://tinyurl.com/3mz4fza”
by shaunovhull
Monday, August 27 2012, 1:29PM
“Notorious teenager!!!! sort ure heads out "Notorious" are the people walking round with knifes, how many people was a little sh*t wen they was younger!!!!!!!!”
by tessgrego
Monday, August 27 2012, 11:53AM
“What a wasted Story, Who cares?
HDM, Stop giving this toerag publicity”
by AngryAudrey
Monday, August 27 2012, 11:24AM
“He'll be locked up again before long.”