A man from Failsworth has been jailed for violent disorder in a demonstration in Manchester city centre.
Earlier this month on Saturday, August 3, Piccadilly Gardens suffered a violent outbreak of disorder.
The riots came in the wake of the fatal stabbings of three young girls in Southport as far-right demonstrators organised 'marches', chanting 'enough is enough' and 'save our children'.
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Four men appeared before Manchester Crown Court on Friday, August 16, to be sentenced for their part in the city centre violence.
They all pleaded guilty to violent disorder at previous hearings, including a 24-year-old man from Oldham.
Kane Kelly of Woodfood Road in Failsworth has been sentenced to two years and five months.
Alongside him, Anthony Livesey, 31, of Moorfield Avenue in Denton has been sentenced to three years and two months and Colin Demulder, 36, of Altrincham Road, Manchester, for two years and eight months.
Daniel Hanslip, 33, of Central Avenue, Shipley, Bradford, was also sentenced to two years and two months.
Commenting on the results, GMP Detective Inspector Andrew Naismith said: “We’re continuing to bring people to justice and so far across several operations has led to 108 suspects being identified, with 82 of those being charged and as the days pass more will start to be convicted for their actions.
“We are still maintaining patrols in key areas to ensure we can respond quickly to any ongoing disorder that may arise and would like to thank the public for their continued support and co-operation as we conduct further enquiries.
“I would like to thank the public for their support on our appeals – we have been able to take action on the back of your help.
“If you were involved in violent disorder expect a knock on the door if you haven’t already.
"Justice will be served against those who took part in mindless acts of violence across Greater Manchester.
“These sentences serve as a reminder that such behaviour will not be tolerated in our communities.”
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