A Southport man who participated in violent disorder and became infamous after appearing in viral social media footage has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison.

Brian Spencer, 40, of Lytham Road, Southport, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, December 23. He pleaded guilty to violent disorder and racially/religiously aggravated harassment stemming from two separate incidents in July.

Disturbing Scenes of Disorder

Spencer was involved in chaotic and violent scenes in Southport on Tuesday, July 30. Viral footage captured him aggressively confronting officers, punching a police vehicle, and throwing wheelie bins and bricks at officers and their vehicles.

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