Incident at Jobs Fair Hosted by MP Chris Webb
A man has been charged following a disturbance at a jobs fair organized by Blackpool South MP Chris Webb.
The Labour MP expressed his gratitude towards Lancashire Police officers and his parliamentary security team for their prompt response to the incident, which occurred on Thursday.
"I am incredibly grateful to Lancashire Police officers and my parliamentary security team for their swift action in dealing with the incident on Thursday."
Details of the Charge
Tom O'Keefe, 42, of Cross Street, Blackpool, has been charged with a Section 5 Public Order offence. He is scheduled to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court on 24 April.
Background on the Jobs Fair
Mr Webb, who was elected in 2024, initially established the jobs fair in the resort a year later. The event returned for its second edition this week at the Winter Gardens Conference Centre.
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