Man jailed for two years after punching officer

A man has been jailed for two years after admitting assaulting a police officer at a protest in Weymouth.

Jason Francis, 38, of Meadow View Road in Weymouth, was involved in an anti-immigration protest which led to violent disorder on 4 August.

Dorset Police say he was seen moving towards a police line pushing and kicking out at officers – before punching one officer in the face.

He was jailed for two years after pleading guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court to violent disorder and assault of an emergency worker.

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