A 35-year-old man has been arrested after returning from Spain in connection with violent unrest following the stabbings of three schoolgirls in Southport last summer.
A 35-year-old man from Wigan has been arrested by police at Manchester Airport following his arrival from Spain, in connection with investigations into violent disorder that occurred in Southport last summer. The incident, which took place on July 29, culminated in significant unrest triggered by the stabbings of three schoolgirls at a local dance class.
Merseyside Police had anticipated the suspect's arrival, detaining him on suspicion of violent disorder shortly after he touched down at the airport. Reports indicate that the man is suspected of having thrown missiles at officers during the chaotic scenes in Southport. He has since been released on bail with conditions while further inquiries continue.
Detective Inspector Paula Jones commented on the ongoing investigations, stating, “We have made 185 arrests and charged 146 people in connection with violence and disruption which damaged our communities on Merseyside. The disgusting scenes witnessed will not be tolerated and we advise anyone else who took part in the disorder to do the right thing and hand themselves in.”
The police continue to review images and footage to identify others involved in the disturbance. They have encouraged anyone with information related to the incident to report it, either through their dedicated online portal or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
The unrest in Southport has drawn attention to public safety and communal crime issues, particularly surrounding the shocking incidents that led to the tragic deaths of the three schoolgirls, for which Axel Rudakubana has already been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 52 years for murder and attempted murder of others involved on that day.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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The incident refers to a specific event last summer, indicating the narrative is recent but also based on an earlier occurrence. No clear current updates are provided beyond the arrest and ongoing investigations.
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Detective Inspector Paula Jones is quoted, but without an original source date provided for the quote. The statement appears to be recent in context but lacks an earliest known reference online.
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The claims about the arrest and investigations are plausible given the context of ongoing police inquiries following significant incidents such as the stabbing of schoolgirls, for which someone has been sentenced.
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