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‘Disgraceful’ Keynsham man pushed cyclist off bike during Bristol riot

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December 14, 2024
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Scott Leach was verbally abusive towards police officers

A Keynsham man involved in ‘disgraceful behaviour’ has become the 36th person to be sentenced for their involvement in the Bristol riot.

Scott Leach, 55, was verbally abusive towards police officers and pushed a member of the public off their bike on Saturday, August 3, when violent disorder broke out in the city.

Leach was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday, December 5. He was sentenced to 20 months in prison, suspended for two years. He walked free from court after pleading guilty after having been charged with violent disorder and assault by beating.

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Herbert said: “Scott Leach was among a significant number of people who contributed to the disgraceful behaviour we saw on that day. It is right that he has appeared before the court as a result and been sentenced, having admitted his part.”

Custodial sentences totalling more than 50 years have been handed down to 36 people for their involvement in the riot

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Man charged with violent disorder after Bristol riot

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November 15, 2024
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Leach is the latest person to be charged following the disorder

A 54-year-old man from Bristol is the latest person to be charged with violent disorder and assault by beating following the riots in August. Scott Leach, of Keynsham, appeared at court and admitted to violent disorder after the riots on Saturday, August 3.

Leach appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court earlier today, Friday, November 15. He pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was bailed for sentencing at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday, December 5.

For the full list of people, charged, sentenced and wanted for the violent disorder read more here.

A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: “A 54-year-old man has appeared in court after he was charged by detectives investigating the disorder in Bristol in August.

“Scott Leach, of Keynsham, was charged with violent disorder and assault by beating following the disorder on Saturday 3 August.

He appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court earlier today where he pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was bailed for sentencing at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 5 December.

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Disgusting Bristol woman attacked police horse during riot

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October 4, 2024
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She also spat at police officers

A woman has been jailed for her role in the far-right riot in Bristol. Elly-Jayne Cox, 33, assaulted a police horse and spat at officers during the evening of violence on Saturday, August 3.

She pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was jailed for 26 months at Bristol Crown Court. The court heard how she used “vile language” throughout the riot.

Cox, of Bishopsworth, also launched objects into crowds of people at Castle Park. Her offending was captured in footage taken during the disorder.

Judge Hart said she “will never understand” why she behaved as she did. She added that Cox showed “extreme violent behaviour” towards police officers and members of the public.

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Herbert said: “The behaviour and actions of Cox on that day were truly disgusting and completely intolerable.

“She was front and centre of the disgraceful violence and disorder throughout the evening and has rightly been handed a lengthy prison sentence as a result.

“She is the 28th person to be sentenced for their involvement in the shameful scenes we saw that day and most of those have received custodial sentences.”

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Man jailed for 26 months over violent disorder

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September 24, 2024
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A man has been jailed for more than two years for his involvement in a violent city centre protest.

Wayne Murray, 57, from Winterbourne near Bristol, pled guilty to violent disorder earlier this month and was today sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to 26 months in prison.

He was seen aggressively shouting at and gesturing towards police officers before throwing objects at them during the incident on 3 August.

Avon and Somerset Police Det Ch Insp Tom Herbert describe Murray’s behaviour as “completely shameful”.

The court was told how Murray had been “at the centre of the violent mob” and that his involvement had “fuelled” the events.

Police have now arrested 51 people as part of their investigation into the disorder in Bristol, with 40 people charged. Murray is the 24th person to be sentenced.

Det Ch Insp Tom Herbert added: “Two-dozen people have now been sentenced for their involvement on that day and we continue to work to identify and arrest others involved.”
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Man jailed for violent disorder in city

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September 20, 2024
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A man has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for his role in a city centre protest which turned violent.

Joseph Bradford, 20, of Bishopsworth, Bristol, pleaded guilty to one offence of violent disorder after a video showed him as part of a group shouting at police and throwing a can at officers in Bristol on 3 August.

He was sentenced to 30 months detention, reduced to 20 months at Bristol Crown Court on Friday.

Sentencing Bradford, Judge Hart told him: “It took little to provoke you to express unacceptable attitudes and to translate them into serious public disorder.”

The unrest occurred when protesters and counter protesters gathered near Castle Park in the city centre.

Prosecutors said Bradford took part in a planned protest in Bristol which had been advertised by a far right group.

Police tried to keep the protesters and counter protesters separate, but right wing protesters became violent, Bristol Crown Court heard.

Bradford had been at the protest in Castle Park and on the Bristol Bridge, the court heard.

He can be seen on video footage confronting police and throwing a can at them.

After police searched for him, Bradford handed himself in on 11 August.

Mr Maunder, defending, said: “It’s fair to say, he is embarrassed and ashamed.

“That is genuine and deep felt. He recognises his abject stupidity involving himself in such an ugly incident and sentiment.

“He has no political motivation or even thoughts. His grandparents were immigrants from the Caribbean.”

Judge Hart said the defendant was “”apologetic and remorseful” during police interviews.

“People who support you will be astonished to see you could behave like this. How you came to do what you did is a mystery to those who knew you. It mystifies me,” he said.

“Our law protects right of peaceful protest and won’t criminalise holding of views, it will not tolerate resort to violence and threats and disorder.”

Demonstrations took place across England after three young girls were killed in Southport, Merseyside, on 29 July.

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Police charge three more men after Bristol disorder

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September 19, 2024
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Police have charged three more men with committing violent disorder in Bristol last month.

Joshua Sarkozi, of Shirehampton in Bristol, pleaded guilty at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody.

Mr Sarkozi, 25, will be sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on September 26.

The unrest occurred when protesters and counter protesters gathered near Castle Park in the city centre on August 3.

Two other men Joseph Saunders, 41, of Exeter, and Paul Marks, 67, of Bishopsworth, Bristol, are due in Bristol Magistrates’ Court on October 3.

Avon and Somerset Police said a 25-year-old man from Cornwall has been received a conditional caution after he admitted failing to remove a face covering when required to by a constable.

A total of 40 people have been charged in connection with the disorder, and 22 have been sentenced.

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Man who threw missiles at police during disorder jailed

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September 19, 2024
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A man who threw punches and missiles at police during a city centre protest has been jailed.

Ashley Hunt, from St George in Bristol, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to one year and eight months in prison for the role he played during the disorder in Bristol on 3 August.

The unrest occurred when protesters and counter protesters gathered near Castle Park in the city centre.

Avon and Somerset Police have arrested 51 people in connection with the disorder, with 37 being charged so far.

Hunt pleaded guilty to one count of violent disorder after an officer’s body worn camera captured the violent nature of his behaviour that day.

Sentencing Hunt at Bristol Crown Court, Judge Peter Blair told him the fact he committed the offence while on licence demonstrated he did not have respect for the criminal justice system.

He added: “Although you were not a main instigator your actions showed violence, aggression and a disregard for the police and the community”.

Demonstrations took place across England after three young girls were killed in Southport, Merseyside, on 29 July.

False claims were spread online that the person responsible was an asylum seeker who had arrived in the UK by boat.

Det Ch Insp Tom Herbert said: “Ashley Hunt punched a person in Castle Park and the body worn footage shows how he continued to be aggressive and violent later on during the day towards both the public and officers.

“Prison sentences totalling more than 40 years have been handed down by the courts for those responsible for the ugly scenes last month.

“We have made more than 50 arrests so far and will continue to do all we can to further identify those responsible for the appalling violence that took place in August.”

Avon and Somerset Police said it was still keen to identify a number of people, external that officers want to speak to as part of their investigation.

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Two more jailed over violent protest in Bristol

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September 17, 2024
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Two more men have been jailed for their role in a city centre protest which turned violent.

James Maine, 44, and Shane Dennis, 30, were sentenced at Bristol Crown Court earlier in connection with the disorder in Bristol on Saturday 3 August.

The unrest occurred when protesters and counter protesters gathered near Castle Park in the city centre.

Avon and Somerset Police have arrested 51 people in connection with the disorder, with 37 being charged so far.

Maine, of Kingswood, received a 28-month jail sentence after throwing missiles at police and punching a member of the public, which was captured on CCTV.

Judge Peter Blair said Maine’s involvement was “persistent”, and described him as “one of the central individuals” carrying our the violent disorder.

Dennis, of Knowle, was jailed for four weeks after pleading guilty to a racially-aggravated public order offence after shouting racist remarks in Castle Park that same day.

Judge Blair accepted Dennis was not directly involved in the violence, but said his actions were “provocative” and helped fuel the disorder.

Demonstrations took place across England after three young girls were killed in Southport, Merseyside, on 29 July.

False claims were spread online that the person responsible was an asylum seeker who had arrived in the UK by boat.

“There was no excuse for violence that day,” said Det Ch Insp Tom Herbert.

“The scenes played out in Bristol on 3 August were criminal and disgraceful, and now more than 20 people have been sentenced for what they did on that day.

“Detectives are continuing to investigate, and work with the Crown Prosecution Service and the courts to ensure all those responsible for such reprehensible scenes are brought to justice.”

Avon and Somerset Police said it was still keen to identify a number of people, external that officers want to speak to as part of their investigation.

Earlier, a 25-year-old man from the Shirehampton area of Bristol was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and is currently in police custody.
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Two men jailed for involvement with city disorder

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September 12, 2024
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Two men have been jailed for their involvement in a violent city protest last month.

Lee Gilpin, 43, and Michael Tarling, 42, both of Stoke Gifford, Bristol, were sentenced to two years in prison at Bristol Crown Court earlier after pleading guilty to violent disorder.

Both men were part of groups that became violent or threatening, causing fear for others’ safety during the disorder on 3 August.

The unrest occurred when hundreds of far-right protesters and a counter-protest group gathered for two demonstrations near Castle Park in Bristol on 3 August.

During the unrest the court heard Gilpin threw a concrete parasol stand at the windscreen of a police vehicle and verbally abused and assaulted members of the public and officers outside the Mercure Hotel.

He also kicked an officer’s bike, police said.

Police said Tarling threw an object at officers before kicking and punching another man on Redcliffe Way. He later threw an object into a crowd of people.

The court heard that Tarling also made racial comments and gestured towards police officers and counter protestors.

So far, 19 people have been sentenced for their involvement.

A total of 50 people have been arrested and 37 have been charged, police said.

Det Ch Insp Tom Herbert said: “Both these men played significant roles in the violent disorder we saw in Bristol that day and have rightfully been sentenced for it.

“Nineteen people have now been sentenced in court and are serving more than 35 years combined in prison.”

A total of 50 people have been arrested in connection with the disorder.

Of those, 37 have been charged.

Demonstrations took place across England after three young girls were killed in Southport, Merseyside, on 29 July.

Avon and Somerset Police said it was keen to identify a number of people, external, officers want to speak to as part of their investigation.

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Man appears in court charged with violent disorder

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September 11, 2024
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A 35-year-old man has appeared in court charged with violent disorder after unrest in Bristol last month.

Ashley Hunt of St George, Bristol, was charged on Monday and appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court earlier.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 17 September.

Avon and Somerset Police said a total of 49 people have been arrested following the disorder on Saturday 3 August and 36 have subsequently been charged.

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