Kicking and pushing at police shields during a Bristol Kill the Bill riot cost a Montpelier man two-and-a-years' jail. Richard Fox, who was said to be of 'exemplary' previous good character, was due to face trial in a week's time.
But the 32-year-old, of Picton Street, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after a prolonged skirmish between police and protesters outside Bridewell police station on March 21, 2023. He was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today (May 22, 2023).
Judge James Patrick, who has retained custody of the riot cases, told him: "You were playing an encouraging role, trying to encourage others. You were violent towards the police."
