Two More Men Charged in Ongoing Merseyside Violent Disorder Investigation

Detectives investigating Violent Disorder in Merseyside have arrested and charged two more men.

Lewis Youngson, 19, of College Avenue, Crosby, was charged with two counts of Violent Disorder (Liverpool city centre and Walton); Burglary and Theft. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court this morning, Wednesday 9 October.

A 33-year-old man from Hindley, Greater Manchester was arrested on suspicion of Violent Disorder in Southport; Possession of an offensive weapon and Section 18 assault against police. He has been taken to a police station for questioning.

This brings the total arrests made so far to 124, with 87 people charged and 64 people sentenced to a total of 137 years and two months.
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If you have any information about the disorder in Merseyside, you can contact us via Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.