We are welcoming the latest court result following Violent Disorder in Merseyside, the 82nd person sentenced so far.
Liam Lewis, 27, of Sandway Crescent, Norris Green, was jailed for two years and eight months for Violent Disorder and Burglary other at Liverpool Crown Court today, Wednesday 20 November.
On Saturday 3 August, Lewis was found to have been involved in Violent Disorder that occurred in Liverpool City Centre following the tragic events in Southport days earlier. He was seen to break up bricks before throwing them at police officers. Lewis was then seen letting off a fire extinguisher on the public highway, before using it to force entry to a phone repair shop in Church Street.
Speaking following the sentencing, Detective Inspector Paula Jones said: “The scenes of violence, criminal damage and looting we saw over the summer were disgraceful, and we are pleased to see another offender facing the consequences of their actions.
“To use misinformation as some kind of excuse to target members of the public, businesses and the emergency services is inexcusable, and caused emotional and material damage to communities shocked but standing together in the face of tragedy.
“We will continue to put those responsible before the courts, and would encourage anyone with information to keep coming forward.”
A total of 151 arrests have now been made, with 105 charged and 82 people now sentenced to 168 years and one month.
Anyone with information to assist our ongoing investigations is asked to contact us via Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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