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Young Blackpool man jailed for role in 'disgraceful' August 3 disorder scenes

“Taaffe-Rhodes chose to play a part in the disgraceful scenes in Blackpool..."

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Luke Beardsworth
Oct 22, 2024
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A 20-year-old has been jailed for the role he played in the disorder in Blackpool on August 3.

Shane Taaffe-Rhodes, from Blackpool, was involved in disorder on the Promenade and later joined in a disturbance at JD Sports in the Houndshill Shopping Centre where the shop was attacked.

He was seen …

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