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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.

BBC News