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A man has been jailed following a protest which took place in Bolton on Sunday 4 August 2024.
James Nelson (19/12/2005) of 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.