Two men have been jailed for their part in the disorder in Blackpool earlier this month.
Daniel Stewart, 28, of Ashton Road, Blackpool and Andrew Hook, 32, of Coronation Street, Blackpool were both sentenced to 27 months at Preston Crown Court.
On Saturday, 3rd August, Stewart was seen covering his face, and wrapping an England flag around his shoulders before shouting and swearing at our police officers and horses, throwing a can towards them and pushing our officers. He also assaulted a security guard in the Hounds Hill Shopping Centre.
He was arrested on suspicion of and charged with violent disorder and assault by beating on 11th August.
Andrew Hook also participated in the disorder in Blackpool that day, kicking a security guard and punching them to the head.
He was arrested on suspicion of and charged with violent disorder and assault occasioning actual bodily harm on 12th August.
ACC Karen Edwards, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: "Stewart and Hook are just two of those to be sentenced following disorder in Blackpool, and there will be more in the coming weeks and months.
“Disorder is not and will never be acceptable in any part of our county. Hook and Stewart chose to have a detrimental impact on the law-abiding citizens of our Lancashire communities. They were violent towards my officers, and members of the public. Their behaviour was disgraceful and will absolutely not be tolerated in Lancashire.
“Everyone should be able to feel safe in their local area without the threat of violence or disorder. Lancashire Police will not stand for it, and I welcome the custodial sentences handed down on them today.”
If you have any information that could assist police enquiries, please contact us on 101. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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