Two charged after protests in Liverpool City Centre

Two men have been charged after protests in Liverpool city centre on Tuesday 9 June.

At around 7pm, 100–150 people gathered at St George’s Hall before moving to other locations in the city centre as part of a protest.

During the evening, doors and windows were damaged at the Richmond Hotel and it was reported a group had been chased on Dale Street and being verbally abused.

It was later reported a man had been seen taking a Deliveroo bag from a rider’s bicycle whilst making racist comments, and spitting.

When the protest moved to Bold Street a man was also seen using a megaphone and making racially abusive comments as he directed a group of protesters through the area.

Robert James Scott, 46 years, of Stanley Road, Bootle has been charged with burglary of a dwelling with intent to cause criminal damage and theft (of a Deliveroo bag).

He has been remanded into police custody and will appear at Wirral Magistrates Court today (Friday 12 June).

Jake Patrick Ryan O’Toole-Cluskey, aged 19, of Hornby Boulevard in Liverpool has been charged with a racially aggravated public order offence. He has since been bailed with conditions.

Liverpool BCU Commander Natalie Perischine said: “Our officers respect the right of individuals to peacefully gather and express their views in accordance with the law, however, we will never tolerate any type of racism, violence or criminality on our streets.

"Officers will continue to be in local areas across Merseyside and the city centre over the weekend and are engaged with communities to maintain public order, prevent crime and protect the wider community.”