A Hell's Angel who took part in a violent city centre protest in opposition to a Black Lives Matter demonstration has been spared prison due to his ill-health.
Supporters of Black Lives Matter gathered for a peaceful protest at Grey's Monument, in Newcastle city centre, on Saturday June 13 2020 and at the same time a number of groups, including the North East Frontline Patriots, decided to gather in the same place at the same time for a counter protest.
Newcastle Crown Court heard that from 2pm onwards some of those involved became hostile and objects were thrown, including glass bottles and smoke grenades. Gary Richardson was first seen at 2pm standing shoulder to shoulder with other members of the Hell's Angels and positioned himself at the front of the group, facing down Grey Street.
