Philip Prescot pleads guilty

Philip Prescot of Sefton Street, Southport, has appeared in the docks in a grey The North Face tracksuit and a black coat.

He pleaded guilty to violent disorder at the junction of Sussex Road and Zetland Street, Southport, on July 30.

Prosecutor Michael O’Kane said: “The defendant took part in the violent disorder on July 30 – some shocking violent scenes. Footage from CCTV and police helicopter showed the defendant kicking a wall down, breaking bricks from the wall and throwing them towards officers.

“A number of missiles were thrown at officers. The officers are attacked by not only the defendant, but also by others present. The police are seen to move back due to the sheer volume of missiles and people offering violence towards them.”

Sinead O’Kane, defending, said she had been instructed not to apply for bail, as the court heard “further instances of protest and violence are planned”.

Prescot was remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Crown court on August 13.

District judge Timothy Boswell said: “There’s a prospect of an immediate custodial sentence. That seems almost inevitable.”

Liverpool Echo