12-year-old from Southport admits violent disorder after riots

A 12-year-old boy has been charged with violent disorder in connection with last week's riots.

Merseyside Police say: "A 12-year-old male from Southport was also charged with violent disorder and remanded to appear at Merseyside Youth Court this morning.

"It brings the total number of people charged in connection with the recent disorder in Southport and Liverpool to 30."

He's believed to be the youngest person so far charged in connection with the disorder across the country.

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