Two further people have been charged following disorder in Blackpool.
Ethan Miles, 21, of Haig Road, Blackpool, was charged with violent disorder and remanded to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today (12 August).
Peter Waite, 50, of Cheltenham Road, Blackpool, has been charged with section 18 wounding with intent and violent disorder. He has been remanded to appear at Preston Magistrates today.
Both charges refer to incidents that occurred on Saturday, 3 August.
Det. Ch. Supt. Pauline Stables of Lancashire Police, said: “We are continuing to make arrests and charge people following the disorder seen in some parts of our county last week.
“Our investigation is ongoing, and more arrests will be made.
“We will not tolerate disorder in Lancashire and we will bring those involved to justice.
“To those members of our communities who have been affected by the disorder, we thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
“Public safety is our main priority, and we will continue to police in a way that puts you at the heart of everything we do.”
Police have made a number of charges since 3 August as they investigate disorder in Blackpool.
Four charges were confirmed on August 10. Four charges were confirmed on August 9. And on August 6, three people from Blackpool pleaded guilty to their role in the disorder. They will be sentenced in September.
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