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A man who threw missiles at police and their vehicles in Southport has been jailed for two years, two months today (Friday 18 October).
Lawrence Howarth, 33 years, of Carnoustie Close, Manchester was convicted of violent disorder in Southport where he was identified throwing objects at officers and at a police vehicle.
He was jailed today at Liverpool Crown Court.
Detective Chief Inspector Tony Roberts said: “The actions of those involved in the disorder in Southport – including Howarth - left more than 50 officers injured, windows smashed, garden walls destroyed and local residents in fear.
"Howarth will now have time in a prison cell to reflect on his decision to bring chaos and destruction to our streets.
“We have now seen 73 people sentenced to a total of 156-and-a-half years in prison for the part they played in disorder in Merseyside, with 131 arrested and 93 of those charged.
“We continue to identify more people who attended the disorder in Merseyside and we will not stop until we’ve put everyone we possibly can before the courts.”
We would encourage anyone with information to contact us via Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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