Man and three boys arrested after violent disorder in Merseyside

Rioters descended on County Road, Liverpool
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A man and three teenagers were arrested following violent disorder across Merseyside. A 45-year-old man from Bradford was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in Southport which happened in July.

Merseyside Police said he will be questioned later today. Also arrested was a 16-year-old boy from Ainsdale, who was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder; burglary other; and criminal damage in Southport.

Another 16-year-old boy from Speke was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in Liverpool city centre. A 17-year-old boy from Bootle was also arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in Southport. All three have been conditionally bailed, a spokesperson for the force said.

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The total number of people arrested for disorder in Merseyside now stands at 144, with 97 charged and 79 sentenced to a combined 164 years and five months in prison. Merseyside Police's latest gallery of people who may have information to assist can be found here.

Anyone with information to assist is asked to contact police via Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.