A THUG from Denton has been put behind bars for his role in rioting which took place in Piccadilly Gardens.
Anthony Livesey, had already pleaded guilty to violent disorder for his part in an outbreak of disorder in Manchester city centre on Saturday, August 3.
The 31-year-old, of Moorfield Avenue, was sentenced to three years and two months in prison at Manchester Crown Court on Friday, August 16.
Livesey was one of four men to be jailed in connection with the Piccadilly Gardens rioting.
Kane Kelly, 24, of Woodford Road, Failsworth, will serve two years and five months in prison.
Colin Demulder, 36, of Altrincham Road, Manchester, has been handed a sentence of two years and eight months.
Daniel Hanslip, 33, of Central Avenue, Shipley, Bradford, has been sentenced to two years and two months.
Earlier this month, towns and cities across England saw the worst unrest the UK has seen in more than a decade, with the violence coming in the wake of the fatal stabbing of three young girls at a dance class in Southport.
Police say they have made 101 arrests in relation to disorder across Greater Manchester, with four people currently in custody.
A senior officer from Greater Manchester Police said the sentences “serve as a reminder that such behaviour will not be tolerated in our communities”.
Detective Inspector Andrew Naismith said: “We’re continuing to bring people to justice and so far across several operations has led to 108 suspects being identified, with 82 of those being charged and, as the days pass, more will start to be convicted for their actions.
“We are still maintaining patrols in key areas to ensure we can respond quickly to any ongoing disorder that may arise and would like to thank the public for their continued support and co-operation as we conduct further enquiries.
“I would like to thank the public for their support with our appeals – we have been able to take action on the back of your help.
“If you were involved in violent disorder, expect a knock on the door if you haven’t already had one. Justice will be served against those who took part in mindless acts of violence across Greater Manchester.”