Two more men have been charged in connection with violent disorder in Blackpool this month.
Charges in the wake of disorder, linked with the far right, on 3 August and 7 August are now into the double figures.
Daniel Stewart, 28, of Ashton Road, Blackpool, has been charged with violent disorder and assault by beating.
He was remanded to appear before Preston Magistrates Court today (13 August).
Andrew Hook, 32, of Coronation Street, Blackpool, has been charged with violent disorder. He’s been remanded to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today.
A 17-year-old boy was yesterday (12 August) arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and is currently in custody.
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.
“This investigation is an ongoing one and more arrests will be made.
“We won’t tolerate disorder in Lancashire, and we are determined to bring to justice those who involve themselves in it.
“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.
Two charges were confirmed yesterday. 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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