Man pleads guilty after throwing pint at police

A man who launched a pint pot full of cider at the police whilst shouting ‘f***ing ISIS’ during a large-scale disturbance in Piccadilly Gardens has admitted violent disorder. Graham Brookes, 42, of no fixed abode, was said to have attended Piccadilly Gardens on August 3 and was captured on various pieces of footage.

“In one of the videos, a lone black male was approached by numerous white males and was assaulted,” prosecutor Tess Kenyon said. “He managed to break free with the help of police officers, but the crowd continued to go towards him. The defendant was at the front of that group.”

Brookes was heard to shout: “f***ing ISIS.” He then proceeded to throw a plastic pot containing liquid towards asian males – this was later found to be fruit cider. He was also heard shouting: “Come on, come on.”

Brookes was remanded into custody and will next appear at Manchester Crown Court on August 19. District Judge Joanne Hirst said to him: “You have admitted this provocative, shameful and racist actions towards others.”

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