Man from St Luke's Road jailed after Southport riot

Three men have been sentenced today, Monday 14 October, for more than six years in prison for their roles in violent disorder in Southport.

The three offenders, Shannon Gibson, 58 years, from Wigan, Ben Gibson 32 years, from Standish, Wigan, and Oliver Maddocks, 22 years, from Southport, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing for throwing missiles at police officers in Southport on 30 July.

CCTV footage captured all three offenders at the forefront of a large group of people throwing missiles at officers and at a police van in the disorder in Southport.

Maddocks, of St Luke’s Road, Southport, was captured stealing items from the Mini Mart on Windsor Road.
Shannon Gibson, of Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan was sentenced to two years and four months in prison.

Ben Gibson, of Almond Brook Road, Standish, Wigan was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.
Oliver Maddocks, of St Luke’s Road, Southport, was sentenced to one year and 8 months in prison for with violent disorder and burglary.

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Roberts said: “All three offenders sentenced in court today were identified on footage as being in the forefront of the disorder in Southport, which were appalling scenes for the community to experience in the aftermath of the fatal stabbings.

“To date, we have made 129 arrests, charged 92, and brought 70 people before the courts – bringing a total of 151 years 10 months sentencing.
“Our investigation into the incidents in Merseyside continues with more arrests, charges and sentences being progressed.

“We continue to identify more people who attended the disorder in Merseyside and we will not stop until we’ve put everyone we possibly can before the courts.”
We would encourage anyone with information to contact us via Public Portal (https://orlo.uk/853sW) or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.