Ormskirk Man Arrested Over Southport Riots
Merseyside Police have hauled in a 39-year-old man from Ormskirk for using social media to stir up violent disorder in Southport. This latest arrest pushes the total number nabbed in connection with the unrest to 48.
Social Media Under Hunter’s Spotlight
The suspect was detained earlier today amid an ongoing probe into the recent chaos shaking the region. Cops are zeroing in on how social media was weaponised to spread calls for violence.
“We have arrested a man, 39, from Ormskirk suspected of taking to social media to encourage others to take part in violent disorder and taking part himself in Southport. We have now arrested 48 people in connection with the disorder,” Merseyside Police tweeted.
Police Warn Public: Don’t Fuel the Fire
The wave of unrest has sparked multiple arrests as officers race to restore calm. Authorities warn that sharing or engaging with inflammatory content online only fans the flames.
Merseyside Police urge anyone with info on those involved to step forward. The investigation is far from over, with more arrests expected as police clamp down on the troublemakers.
