Five more men charged with criminal damage and violent disorder

Thursday, 8 August 2024 09:30

By David Murphy

Four men have been charged with violent disorder and one man has been charged with criminal damager following protests across Manchester at the weekend (3-4 August 2024).

Marcus Foster (28/06/2000) of Oswald Road, Chorlton, has been charged with violent disorder, he has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 August 2024.

Paul Smith (03/05/2003) of Keynsham Road, Manchester, has been charged with violent disorder, he has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 August 2024.

Steven Miller (04/02/1986) of Farnworth, Bolton, has been charged with violent disorder, he has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 August 2024.

Joseph Ley (25/01/1994) of Hardman Street, Stockport, has been charged with violent disorder, he has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 August 2024.

Oliver Chapman (13/03/2001) of Connaught Avenue, Whitefield, has been charged with criminal damage, he has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 August 2024.

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