A man has been jailed following a protest which took place in Bolton on Sunday.
James Nelson (18) of Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage during the disorder in Bolton. He was sentenced to two months imprisonment at Manchester Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Another man received a community order for his role in the protest.
Liam Powell (29) of Hendon Court, Buckshaw Village, in Chorley, was given a 12-month community order which will be in place until August 2025. He pleaded guilty to being in possession of cocaine during the disorder on Sunday in Bolton.
Charges
Following the public disorder in Manchester at the weekend, the following charges have been made:
Alex Fraser (21) of Oldham Road, Manchester, has been charged with racially aggravated assaults and public orders offences, and is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today.
Matthew Wilson (33) of Parrock Street, Rossendale, has been charged with racially aggravated assaults and public orders offences, he has been remanded and is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today.
Aaron Johnson (22) of Criterion Street, North Reddish, has been charged with distributing, showing or playing a recording, with intent to stir up racial hatred, is in custody and due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today.
