A 40-year-old man is jailed for 25 months after admitting violent disorder in Bristol on 3 August.

Mark Bowen, 40, of no fixed address said he had consumed up to 10 pints of cider and claimed in a police interview that he believed he was joining in with a “football celebration”.

Defending, Giles Nelson said his client was homeless, did not have social media, is not racist and was “mortified” to hear of the comments he had made to police.

Prosecuting, Robert Yates told how Bowen was heard shouting at police: “I hope it’s your [expletive] kids next mate”.

Judge Moira Macmillan, said the language was “despicable” and said officers had been in “genuine fear for their personal safety” as a consequence of Bowen’s actions.

Bodycam footage played to the court showed officers being pelted by objects as protesters screamed “we want our country back” during the disorder.

BBC News