Woman Sentenced Over Summer Violent Disorder in Southport

A woman has been sentenced today, Monday 3 February, for her role in violent disorder in Southport last summer.  

Emma McAteer, of Pollard Road in Wavertree, was arrested and charged on Monday 27 January, with violent disorder and burglary in Southport on Tuesday 30 July.

She appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today after pleading guilty at a previous hearing.

The 26-year-old was captured on CCTV throwing three missiles at police officers on Sussex Road. She then pushes through the crowd gathered outside Windsor minimart, enters the shop via a broken open shutter and steals items from the shelf. She is then seen carrying out stolen goods in her arms.

Today, McAteer,  was sentenced to two years and four months in prison.

Detective Inspector Paula Jones said: “McAteer has been jailed today for the role she played in the large-scale violent disorder which took place in Southport and resulted in numerous police officers being injured and property being damaged.

“The part she played that day in a community that was in mourning was despicable, and she has now been brought to justice for her disgraceful actions.”

The total number of people arrested for disorder in Merseyside now stands at 171, with 129 charged and 107 sentenced to a combined 210 years and four months in prison.

We would encourage anyone with information to contact us by calling 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

Current galleries of people we would like to speak to can be found on our X and Facebook pages, and on our force website: Latest CCTV appeal in relation to summer disorder in Merseyside | Merseyside Police.