Three individuals have been sentenced to prison for their roles in the chaos that erupted in the region earlier this month.
Bolton town centre, central Manchester, and Newton Heath were all affected by disorder between Wednesday, July 31 and Sunday, August 4.
Oliver Chapman, 23, Paul Smith, 21, and Joseph Ley, 30, all pled guilty to their roles in the disturbances at prior sessions, and police believe more will follow.
Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Naismith said: “We are continuing to investigate, locate, and trace those who were intent on committing unnecessary violence, and we remain committed to keeping our communities safe while bringing swift justice in collaboration with the Crown Prosecution Service.”
“Our ongoing work across several operations has led to 102 suspects being identified, with 73 of those being charged and as the days pass more will start to be convicted for their actions.”
Chapman, of Duke Street in Radcliffe, pleaded guilty to violent disorder for his acts outside Sainsbury’s shop on Mosley Street in Manchester’s city centre on Saturday, August 3.
On Thursday, August 15, he was brought back before Manchester Crown Court and sentenced to one year and eight months in prison.
Smith, of Keynsham Road, Manchester, also admitted to violent disorder for his role in the incidents on Oldham Road, Newton Heath, on July 31.
He was imprisoned for two years and ten months and issued a seven-year community service order.
Ley, of Hardman Street, Stockport, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after being involved in the incidents at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester’s city centre on Saturday, August 3.
He was imprisoned for three years and two months.
DCI Naismith stated: “We are still maintaining patrols in key areas to ensure that we can respond quickly to any ongoing disorder that may arise, and we would like to thank the public for their continued support and cooperation as we conduct further investigations.”
“Acts of mindless violence will not be condoned, and we hope that this outcome sends a clear message that any breakout of unrest will be dealt with firmly.
“If you were involved in violent disorder expect a knock on the door if you haven’t had one already.”
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