More charges have been brought against people after their suspected involvement in disorder in Blackpool.
Police are continuing to investigate protests that took place on 3 August and 7 August and have said that more arrests will be made.
John Robinson, 31, of Quebec Avenue, Blackpool, has been charged with violent disorder, assault of an emergency worker, racially aggravated criminal damage and criminal damage on 3 August. He has been remanded to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court today (9 August).
Roger Haywood, 41, of Yew Tree Road Blackpool, has been further charged with violent disorder and has been remanded to appear at Lancaster Magistrates court today.
Karl Thompson, 38, of no fixed abode, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place on 7 August, and was remanded to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court today.
Daniel Benson, 19, of Benson Road, Blackpool has been charged with using threatening / abusive/ insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence and possession of a bladed article on 7 August. He has been remanded to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court today.
A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has also been charged in relation to disorder in Preston. Four other people have been arrested. One of these is an 18-year-old woman from Blackpool who has been released with no further action.
Det. Ch. Supt Pauline Stables, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: “These charges and arrests show just how seriously we are taking reports of disorder in Lancashire. It is not, and never will be acceptable in our county.
“Our investigations are ongoing, and more arrests will be made. We will not tolerate this behaviour, and we will identify you, find you and bring you to justice if you are responsible for these crimes.
“We are continuing to appeal for information, and are asking that if you have any information, no matter how insignificant you may think it is, to please contact us.
“The safety of the public in these situations is paramount, and our main priority. We will continue to police in a way that puts our communities at the heart of everything we do.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101. Alternatively, you can anonymously report to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111
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