A student who was with Black Live Matter supporters during a violent city centre clash has been jailed.
Naif Muhirez had been a peaceful participant as the group he was with were separated from "counter protesters" by dozens of police officers near Grey's Monument, in Newcastle. But, a court heard there came a point when he and others tried to find a way to get to the back of the other group and Muhirez threw a bottle.
He had denied violent disorder but was found guilty by a jury at Newcastle Crown Court. Now he has joined many of the opposing group behind bars as he was locked up for two years and five months.
