Blackpool man jailed for his part in violent disorder
Violence spread across parts of Lancashire following the stabbing of three girls in Southport in July
A Blackpool man has been jailed for his part in disorder in the town, following the Southport stabbings.
Preston Crown Court has heard Ethan Miles hurled chairs, bottles, cans and other objects towards crows and police officers on 3rd August.
The 21 year old, from Blackpool, also removed the wing mirror of a police van before throwing it at the vehicle, which had officers inside.
The disorder in Blackpool came as violent unrest broke out across parts of the UK following the Southport killings at the end of July.
Assistant Chief Constable Karen Edwards, from Lancashire Police, said: "The behaviour that Ethan Miles showed that day was disgraceful, and I welcome the custodial sentence handed down on him today.
"He acted without care towards those around him, choosing to be violent and cause disorder in the town.
"His sentencing is the second of many that we expect to see over the coming weeks and months.
"Let this be a clear message to you: If you chose to commit disorder, and act violently in our communities, we will find you, and we will bring you to justice.
"Violent disorder is not, and never will be, tolerated in Lancashire."