A total of 27 people have now been sentenced for their involvement in the riot

This footage released by police shows a man launching objects towards members of the public during the far-right riot in Bristol. Joshua Sarkozi, 25 and of Shirehampton, was handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence at Bristol Crown Court today (Thursday, October 3) after admitting violent disorder.

Damien Williams, 39 and of Knowle, was also sentenced for his involvement in the violence in Castle Park on Saturday, August 3. He pleaded guilty to a Section 4 public order offence after he verbally abused police officers and received a 16-week suspended sentence at Bristol Magistrates’ Court.

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Herbert said: “Our work to identify and bring to justice those responsible for the disgraceful scenes in Bristol on that day continues. We have made it clear that we will not tolerate the sort of criminality we saw and more people will be sentenced over the coming weeks.”

A total of 27 people have now been sentenced for their involvement in the riot. Meanwhile, 52 people have been arrested and 43 have been charged.

Bristol Post