Local Man Sentenced to Over Two Years for Role in Southport Disorder

A man has been jailed today, Wednesday 18 September, for his role in violent disorder in Southport.
Mark Barrow appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this morning after pleading guilty to violent disorder.
The 28-year-old of Manchester Road in Southport was sentenced to two years and four months in prison.
Detective Sergeant Duncan Sloan said: “Barrow played an active part in the shocking scenes of violent disorder we all witnessed in Southport on 30 July. He was seen throwing a number of bricks towards officers.
“So far we have made 106 arrests, charged 68, and brought 51 people before the courts – bringing a total of 107 years sentencing.
“Our investigation into the incidents in Merseyside is ongoing with more arrests, charges and sentences to come.
“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 Public Portal (https://orlo.uk/KKjym) or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.