The riots in Manchester & Salford in August 2011 shocked and disgusted the city & the surrounding towns. Justice was meted out swiftly with the Courts taking a stern and hard view on those involved, particularly those who were seen to be inciting others to riot.

Jordan Blackshaw and Perry Sutcliffe-Keenan were both sentenced to 4 years imprisonment for trying to incite disorder by posting entries on Facebook encouraging others to meet in Northwich & Warrington respectively and cause mayhem.

But after the dust had started to settle, after those involved had felt the full force of the law, there were protests that the sentencing had been unduly excessive and not consistent.

The aforementioned men appealed their sentences at the Court of Appeal on 27 September 2011 but their appeal was dismissed with the Lord Chief Justice emphasising that such sentences, whilst firm, were fair and reiterating the point that severe punishment for those taking part in public order offences are common sense.