Latest Bristol disorder arrests including child, 15

Police horses lined up during the disorder in Bristol on the edge of Castle Park.
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A total of 33 people have now been arrested in connection with the disorder on 3 August

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Two more arrests have been made after clashes between police and protesters in Bristol.

Avon and Somerset Police said a 15-year-old and a man in his 30s are now in custody after being arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

The arrests come after hundreds of far-right protesters and a counter-protest group gathered for two demonstrations near Castle Park on 3 August.

The force said a total of 33 people have now been arrested in connection with the disorder.

Of those arrested, 18 have been charged while no further action will be taken against one person.

Police said enquiries remain ongoing in relation to the others.

A number of demonstrations took place across England after high tensions over the killing of three young girls in Southport, Merseyside, on 29 July, with false claims spread online about the person responsible.

Avon and Somerset Police said it is keen to identify a number of people, external officers want to speak to as part of their investigation.

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