Man charged and teen sentenced over city disorder

A 33-year-old man is due in court after he was charged by detectives investigating the disorder in Bristol in August.

Jack Nicholls, of Wells, Somerset, was charged with violent disorder on Monday night and is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court.

A 15-year-old who pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker following the disorder has also been sentenced.

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

The boy, who cannot be named because of his age, was given a 12-month intensive referral order when he appeared at Bristol Youth Court on Tuesday.

The court was told he had been "a constant participant" of the "violent mob" that day and had thrown objects at officers and members of the public.

Footage also showed him kicking a police officer.

Det Ch Insp Tom Herbert said: "I hope he uses these next 12 months as an opportunity to reflect on his behaviour on that day and the impact it has had on our communities in Bristol.

"The judge has made the seriousness of his offending absolutely clear. It was completely unacceptable and it's right that he's been sentenced today for it."

A total of 52 people have been arrested following the disorder and 43 have now been charged.

Images of a number of people detectives want to speak to as part of their investigation have been released by Avon and Somerset Police.

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