Violent Disorder: Further arrest, charge and sentence

Detectives have arrested and charged more people in connection with Violent Disorder in Southport in July.

A 13-year-old boy from Rock Ferry was arrested yesterday on suspicion of Violent Disorder in Liverpool, after reportedly throwing missiles at officers. He has been conditionally bailed.

A 16-year-old boy from Old Swan was charged with Violent Disorder in Liverpool. He will appear at Liverpool Youth Court on Tuesday 7 January 2025.

A 20-year-old man from Wigan arrested yesterday on suspicion of Violent Disorder has been conditionally bailed. 

A 16-year-old boy from New Brighton appeared at Liverpool Youth Court yesterday, and received a 12 month Intensive Referral Order, which includes an Education & Better Choices Programme and instructed to pay £300 in compensation.

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Roberts said: “These latest outcomes demonstrate our determination to put before the courts all of those who brought shame to the region over the summer, many of who travelled to Merseyside from other areas. 

“We continue to review footage and information as it comes in, and we will not stop until we’ve put everyone we possibly can before the courts.”

The total number of people arrested by Merseyside Police has now reached 159, with 112 charged and 86 sentenced to 178 years and 10 months.
 
Images and footage are still being worked through so please contact us with any information via our Public Portal, 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

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