FOUR more people have been charged following the incidents of disorder outside a Knowsley hotel.

On Friday,  February 10 a police van was set on fire and missiles were thrown at officers facilitating an initially peaceful protest which turned violent at the Suites Hotel on Ribblers Lane.

Yesterday morning (Tuesday, May 23) five warrants were executed as part of an ongoing operation to prevent further incidents of disorder and crime where several people were arrested. 

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St Helens Star: Police at the scene of the incident in Knowsley in FebruaryPolice at the scene of the incident in Knowsley in February (Image: PA)

Paul Lafferty, aged 42, of Quarry Green, Northwood, John Tippler, aged 59, of St Kevins Drive, Northwood, Christopher Shelley, aged 44, of Delfby Crescent, Southdene and a 14-year-old boy from Kirkby were all charged with violent disorder.

They have since been bailed and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Tuesday 20 June.

The charges come after Warren Cullen, 20, of James Holt Avenue, Westvale in Kirkby was previously charged with violent disorder and two counts of possession of Class B drugs.

Liam Jones, 25, of Birkin Close in Kirkby; Harry Boynton, 19, and two teenage boys aged 13 and 14, from Kirkby, were also charged with violent disorder.

Jared Skeete, 19, of Irwell Close, Liverpool, was jailed for three years last month after pleading guilty to violent disorder and his involvement in the incident.

'Such violence is disgraceful'

Speaking previously about the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector John Fitzgerald said: “Since the disorder and crimes committed against people in our community in February our officers have analysed 157 pieces of body worn video footage, 75 social media clips and four hours of drone footage to prevent any further crime and bring those responsible to justice.

“We will always respect the right to protest when these are peaceful but such violence that caused damage to police vehicles totalling more than £83,000 is disgraceful especially when they could have been used to prevent crime and save lives.

“We have arrested a further seven suspects, in addition to the 15 who were arrested on the evening of the disorder, and will continue to take action to ensure the safety of residents in our community.”

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