Third man charged as police continue hunt for 3 August 'gang of four'

A Fleetwood man is the third to be charged with violent disorder in a police hunt for a gang of four men.

Glen Young, of Hathorne Avenue, was arrested in the town during Tuesday 10 September.

The 22-year-old has now been charged with violent disorder.

The charges are in connection with the violent disorder which broke out in Blackpool town centre during Saturday 3 August.

Two other men have already been charged following the police appeal last week.

Morgan Spencer, 21, also from Fleetwood, remains at large.

Anyone with information on where he might be is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 0793 of 2nd September 2024 – or email [email protected]

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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