William Morgan pleads guilty to both charges
The court will now hear the case of William Morgan.
The 69-year-old, of Linton Street in Walton, is charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place – namely a wooden bat – in relation to events on County Road on Saturday night.
Wearing a black t-shirt and sporting short grey hair in the dock, he speaks to confirm his name, address and date of birth before pleading guilty to both charges.
Mr Sanderson-Kirk says: “Officers were deployed to County Road in response to widespread disorder. Officers were equipped with full riot gear. Approximately 100 people set fire to bins, damaged buildings and set fire to buildings.
“Mr Morgan was identified as throwing bricks towards officers. The defendant had a wooden bat in his hand. An officer attempted to detain him. The defendant resisted shouting to get off him and pulling his arms away and swearing at officers.”
Morgan has no previous convictions.
His solicitor Jeremy Coleman says: “It would seem he was out on saturday night on his way home and then became involved in it. He is somebody who suffers from COPD and high cholesterol.
“He’s a semi-retired welder. I invite you to grant him bail with conditions of a curfew and residence.”
Judge Boswell says: “Given the nature of the offences and widespread public disorder, there is plainly a real prospect of an immediate custodial sentence. By his own admission, he has been part of violent disorder when armed with a weapon.
Morgan is remanded into custody ahead of his sentencing at the crown court on August 29.
Court is now adjourned until 2pm.
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