Blackpool protests: “We will identify you, we will find you, and we will bring you to justice."

Police have warned there will be further arrests as they continue to review CCTV of disorder in Blackpool during Saturday 3 August.

Lancashire Police arrested 22 people during Saturday's protests with 20 of these being in Blackpool.

Of those 22, 18 have been released on police bail, one has been released under investigation and three remain in custody.

Police have also said those arrested 'come from Lancashire'.

CCTV is now being reviewed of the disorder across Blackpool, and minor incidents in Preston and Blackburn at the same time, to see if further offences were committed.

Deputy Chief Constable Sam Mackenzie, of Lancashire Constabulary said: “Whilst a number of people have been arrested our enquiries into the criminality on Saturday continues. We have a dedicated team reviewing CCTV and I expect there to be further arrests.

“To anyone else who was committing these offences, let this be a message to you: we will identify you, we will find you, and we will bring you to justice.

“The scenes in Blackpool yesterday by those intent on causing disorder will not be tolerated. People should be allowed to enjoy their town and city centres without the threat of violence or disruption.

“Those arrested come from Lancashire so for some reason it is local people who seem intent on causing harm to their own communities. This has nothing to do with legitimate protest or the tragic events of last Monday.

“To the members of our communities affected: thank you for your patience and understanding whilst our officers responded to the disruption. We will continue to put public safety first and we are grateful for your support.”

You can see our report from Saturday of the disorder which unfolded centred on the Talbot Square area of the town centre. Our latest edition of The Lancashire Lead also touches on the scenes which took place across Lancashire.

Councillor Lynn Williams (Labour), leader of Blackpool Council, said: "The violent scenes we saw were devastating, and are not a reflection of Blackpool and who we are.

"They do not represent our town, our people, our values of respect, friendliness, hospitality and inclusivity. Instead they undermine those values. While everyone has a right to express their views, that must be done, peacefully ,constructively and responsibly, the intent of the behaviour today seeks to erode the trust we have in one another. The disruption and impact on our residents, our businesses, our visitors is not acceptable.

"To the police, thank you for your service and commitment today, also to our council officers and staff.

"We are a welcoming inclusive town, our differences make us stronger and I know that we will move on from this with a renewed determination to respect one another and be kind. Any form of intolerance, violence and discrimination is not welcome in Blackpool."

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See our special edition which was sent to subscribers during Sunday morning, focused on the scenes of disorder from Saturday