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Second man charged after 3 August Blackpool riots appeal

Joshua Tickner, 21, was one of four men sought by police in connection with violent disorder in the town centre

September 09 2024, 14.28pm
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A second man of four sought by police in relation to August 3 disorder in Blackpool has been charged.

Joshua Tickner, 21, was arrested in Blackpool during Sunday morning.

Tickner, of no fixed abode, was charged with violent disorder.

It relates to the disorder which took place across Blackpool town centre during Saturday 3 August.

He is due to appear before Lancaster Magistrates' Court during the course of Monday (9 September).

Two other men remain at large following the police appeal last week.

Another man, Thomas Whittaker, 30, of Warbreck Drive, Blackpool has already been charged with violent disorder.

See our in-depth piece about the events which took place on 3 August and exploring the issues behind the Blackpool riot.

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