Southport man jailed following local disorder

A man has been jailed today, Thursday 12th September, for his role in violent disorder in Southport.

Louis Instone appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this morning after pleading guilty to violent disorder.

The 19-year-old of Leyland Road in Southport was sentenced to one year and six months in prison.

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Roberts said: “Instone has been jailed today for the role that he played in the shocking scenes we all witnessed in Southport.

“This latest sentencing brings the total number to 101 years for the 46 people that have been sentenced so far.

"In addition, we have made 100 arrests and charged 63, and there will be many more to come. 

“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 Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.