ONE man from St Helens is among three people charged in connection with recent violent disorder in Southport.
Andrew Jackson, 41, of Ramford Street, in St Helens, has been charged with violent disorder and possession of a controlled Class B drug (cannabis).
He has been remanded to appear at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court this morning.
Meanwhile, Joshua Jones, 31, from St Mark’s Road, in Chester, has been charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Merseyside Police had initially said his address was in St Helens but have since clarified that it is in Chester.
Jones has also been remanded to appear at the magistrates' court.
Also, Jonathan Duerden, 31, of The Cresent, in Colne, Lancashire, has been charged with violent disorder. He has been remanded to appear at Wirral Magistrates’ Court this morning.
It brings the number of charges for disorder in Merseyside to 38 people, with 12 of these already sentenced to prison.
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