A THUG who threw missiles at police officers during a riot in Bristol has avoided going to jail.

Andrew Heath was a “main offender” in a group which caused chaos in Castle Park and on Bristol Bridge in August, a court was told.

The 51-year-old from Caldicot had previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

Avon and Somerset Police said he threw missiles towards officers.

He was jailed for two years but the sentence was suspended for 18 months at Bristol Crown Court on December 18.

South Wales Argus