A man has been jailed for his role in the disorder seen in Blackpool on August 3.
John Robinson (31) of Quebec Avenue, Blackpool, was jailed on September 19 for three years and three months at Preston Crown Court, after pleading guilty to violent disorder and assault of an emergency worker.
Robinson (pictured) was described as a ‘main player’, ‘orchestrating, encouraging and leading the group’ in some disorder which followed the stabbing of three young girls in Southport on July 29.
Robinson (pictured below) was verbally abusive towards police officers and members of the public, using language that was racist and xenophobic. He threw a bottle at a police carrier, and stopping members of the public in their cars, hurling abuse at them.
Upon his arrest, he attempted to rip one officer’s body camera, and radio from his stab vest, before trying to punch them in the head.
Assistant chief constable Karen Edwards of Lancashire Constabulary said: “Robinson was a clear ringleader in the disorder on August 3. Not only was he violent and abusive towards members of the public and my officers, but he also encouraged others to emulate his disgraceful behaviour.
“This type of behaviour is not welcome in Lancashire. We will not tolerate disorder in our county.
“Robinson is just one of many being sentenced for his part in the disorder. I welcome the significant sentence handed down on him, and I hope this continues to show just how seriously these crimes are taken.”
