THIS is the dramatic moment a thug faces off against a wall of riot police as a brawl breaks out.
Daniel Russell, 40, from Redfield, Bristol, was jailed for his part in chaos in Bristol during a week of unrest in the UK.
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Footage shows Russell kicking a man, then kicking other protesters, then facing a line of riot police.
He admitted violent disorder and was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.
Mark Bowen, 40, from Burton, Wiltshire, was also jailed at Bristol Crown Court.
He was among a crowd of people shouting, “We want our country back,” and behaving aggressively toward the heavily outnumbered officers, who were pelted with objects.
Bowen had drunk up to 10 pints of cider before taking part in the anti-immigration march in Castle Park, Bristol Crown Court heard.
The idiot started cursing at officers who were trying to keep order.
Police Bodycam footage captured him telling police: “Shame on you, you horrible scumbag, I hope those are your f****** children nextmate.”
He was sentenced to 25 months in prison at Bristol Crown Court yesterday after being charged with a number of offences.
Officers could be heard on their walkie-talkies urgently calling for “more units” as the group of far-right anti-immigration protesters advanced on them.
Giles Nelson, who represented Bowen, said his client has been homeless for seven years and has no social media.
Referring to the comments he made to police, Mr Nelson said: “He's humiliated by it. He's absolutely disgusted with himself.”
Bowen told police he believed he was a football celebration, but judge Moira Macmillan said she did not accept this.
The judge said police convicted Bowen dogs During the demonstration, horses were attacked and police officers were also assaulted.
She told Bowen: 'You swore and you were very abusive towards the police.
“You said to them 'You horrible bastard, I hope it's your f****** children next, mate'. It was a despicable thing to say. You became part of the angry mob.”
The judge praised the officers on bicycles patrolling outside the hotel, wearing bicycle helmets but no riot gear, who she said were approached by a “violent crowd”.
She told Bowen: “Your assertion to the police that you did not intend to intimidate people by your behaviour is quite hollow and unconvincing.”
Bowen was sentenced to two years and one month in prison on Wednesday along with Dominic Capaldi.
The trio are the first people to be convicted for being part of a group of people who used or threatened violence and caused others to fear for their safety during the unrest on August 3.
Bowen also pleaded guilty to violent disorder when he appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Friday, August 9. He was arrested after verbally abusing members of the public and police officers.
Dominic Capaldi, 34, of Bishopsworth, Bristol, previously admitted violent disorder after footage showed him throwing objects at police officers.
He pleaded guilty when he appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Saturday, August 10, and was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison at Bristol Crown Court yesterday. prison.
WARNING TO SHOOTERS
Deputy Chief Constable Jon Reilly said: “The sentences imposed by the judge today send a very clear message.
“First, to those who actively choose to participate in violent unrest, who attack civilians and police officers or make them fear for their safety.
“There is a good chance that you will be sent to prison for a significant period of time.
“Anyone causing unrest on our streets will be arrested, charged and brought to justice. courts and experience the consequences of their actions.
“The judge described those involved in the riots as extreme right-wing and racist figures.
“These horrible people will not win. They will not divide this city – a city rich in diversity.
“We will continue to arrest and bring to justice those involved in this shameful incident, regardless of whether they participated in violent acts or crimes motivated by hate, and they too will pay a high price for their conduct.”
This comes as prison sentences continue to be handed out following recent unrest and riots in the UK, sparked by the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport on 29 July.
The trials of rioters responsible for recent violence across the country are being expedited to warn others of the consequences.
Police chiefs reported that the number of arrests in the recent riots and unrest has exceeded 1,000.
The National Police Chiefs' Council said on Wednesday that 1,024 people had been arrested and 575 charged, with arrests expected to continue for months.
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