Rioter who was hit in the nuts with a brick jailed for two years

A Southport rioter who went viral after being pelted with bricks in the head and groin has been jailed.

Father-of-five Brian Spencer, 40, was hit in the back twice and on his head after gyrating and taunting officers – before turning and receiving a final hit to his crotch.

Spencer, who works as a painter and decorator, was admitted to hospital following the barrage, where he was later arrested after...