Yob, 21, threw bottles at police in Blackpool and egged on 'JD Sports looters'

Susan Newton

29 November 2024 at 9:48 am·1-min read

A man has been jailed for his involvement in disorder in Blackpool over the summer.

Morgan Spencer was jailed for two years and nine months by a judge at Preston Crown Court last Friday (November 22) after pleading guilty to violent disorder. The 21-year-old from Windsor Terrace in Fleetwood was identified as being involved in the events on Saturday, August 3.

CCTV evidence shows him in Talbot Square where he joined others in running at a police van and throwing bottles at police officers.

Joining protestors, Spencer moved on to Houndshill Shopping Centre, cheering a group who attempted to loot a JD Sports and attacked security guards. He was then seen at St Johns Square throwing bottles and chairs at a group of people from the Rebellion Festival.

Assistant Chief Constable Karen Edwards of Lancashire Constabulary, said: "Morgan Spencer clearly played a role at different locations in the disgraceful disorder in Blackpool on 3^rd August. He was involved in abhorrent behaviour where police officers and members of the public were subjected to threats and violence.

“Such behaviour is not welcome in Lancashire and will not be tolerated in our county. A number of people have been brought to justice for their role in the disorder and I welcome the sentence in this case."

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