logo
welcome
BBC

BBC

Bolton: First person jailed after clashes over Southport attack

BBC
Summary
Nutrition label

56% Informative

James Nelson , 18 , is thought to be the first person to receive a prison sentence after widespread unrest in relation to the Southport attack which saw three young girls killed.

Clashes broke out between rival groups in Bolton town centre with fireworks, bottles, tiles and eggs thrown.

Nelson was jailed for two months after pleading guilty at Manchester Magistrates' Court .

Liam Powell , 28 , received a 12-month community order after admitting to being in possession of cocaine.

VR Score

43

Informative language

33

Neutral language

80

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

55

Offensive language

likely offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

External references

no external sources

Source diversity

no sources

Affiliate links

no affiliate links