Violent thug, 21, jailed after hurling chairs, bottles and cans into crowd of people as riots raged

A man has been jailed after hurling chairs, bottles, cans and other objects into a crowd of people during the recent riots.

On August 3, 21-year-old Ethan Miles threw objects including chairs, bottles, cans, and other objects into crowds of people including police officers during the riots in Blackpool. He removed the wing mirror of one of our police vehicles and threw the item at the police van, which had officers inside, Lancashire Police have said.

Miles was arrested on suspicion of, and later charged with violent disorder on 10th August 2024. Miles, of Haig Road, Blackpool, was sentenced to 30 months at Preston Crown Court today (August 19).

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Lancashire Police bosses slammed the actions as 'disgraceful', adding that Miles' sentence is only the second in 'many' that the police 'expect to see over the coming weeks and months'.

Assistant Chief Constable Karen Edwards, of Lancashire Constabulary said: “The behaviour that Ethan Miles showed that day was disgraceful, and I welcome the custodial sentence handed down on him today.

“He acted without care towards those around him, choosing to be violent and cause disorder in the town. His sentencing is the second of many that we expect to see over the coming weeks and months.

“Let this be a clear message to you: If you chose to commit disorder, and act violently in our communities, we will find you, and we will bring you to justice. Violent disorder is not, and never will be tolerated in Lancashire.”

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