Two Hells Angels who took part in a violent riot in Newcastle city centre against a peaceful protest have been jailed.
The leader of the Tyne and Wear chapter of the motorbike group, Colin Green, and member Christopher Butters were among a mob to gather at Grey's Monument to oppose a group demonstrating in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Shocking scenes unfolded as the "counter-protesters" attacked police and the other group by throwing cans, bottles and smoke grenades. Police officers, horses, dogs and members of the public were injured in the June 2020 riot.
Now Green and Butters have joined other members of the counter-protesting group behind bars after admitting their part in the violent disorder. Although Green, 58, didn't throw anything, Judge Edward Bindloss said he was an "influential figure" as the leader of the local Hells Angels.
