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Man charged with violent disorder after city unrest

PA Media Police officers appearing to restrain someone against a wall in Bristol during the unrest. There are three officers behind the person, whose face cannot be seen, whilst another officer stands nearby looking outwards. They are wearing high-vis jackets and helmets with face shields. PA Media
Widespread disorder broke out in Bristol on 3 August

A 42-year-old man has been charged with violent disorder, following clashes between protesters and police in Bristol.

Michael Tarling, of Stoke Gifford, is the 33rd person to be charged by Avon and Somerset Police.

He is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Friday, police said.

Unrest broke out in the city when hundreds of far right protestors and a counter group gathered for demonstrations near Castle Park on 3 August.

A total of 46 people have now been arrested in connection with the disorder.

Of those, 17 have been sentenced.

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 officers want to speak to as part of their investigation.

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