CrimeMan jailed following protest in Bolton

Man jailed following protest in Bolton

A man has been jailed following a protest which took place in Bolton on Sunday.

James Nelson (18) of Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage during the disorder in Bolton. He was sentenced to two months imprisonment at Manchester Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Another man received a community order for his role in the protest.

Liam Powell (29) of Hendon Court, Buckshaw Village, in Chorley, was given a 12-month community order which will be in place until August 2025. He pleaded guilty to being in possession of cocaine during the disorder on Sunday in Bolton.

Charges

Following the public disorder in Manchester at the weekend, the following charges have been made:

Alex Fraser (21) of Oldham Road, Manchester, has been charged with racially aggravated assaults and public orders offences, and is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today.

Matthew Wilson (33) of Parrock Street, Rossendale, has been charged with racially aggravated assaults and public orders offences, he has been remanded and is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today.

Aaron Johnson (22) of Criterion Street, North Reddish, has been charged with distributing, showing or playing a recording, with intent to stir up racial hatred, is in custody and due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today.

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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