A man has been jailed following a protest which took place in Bolton on Sunday 4 August
James Nelson aged 18 off Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage during the disorder in Bolton.
He was sentenced to two months imprisonment at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday 6 August 2024).
Another man received a community order for his role in the protest.
Liam Powell (22/09/1995) of Hendon Court, Buckshaw Village, in Chorley, was given a 12-month community order which will be in place until August 2025.
Powell pleaded guilty to being in possession of cocaine during the disorder on Sunday in Bolton.
