Man jailed for 26 months over violent disorder

Wayne Murray's involvement "fuelled" the disorder, the court heard

A man has been jailed for more than two years for his involvement in a violent city centre protest.

Wayne Murray, 57, from Winterbourne near Bristol, pled guilty to violent disorder earlier this month and was today sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to 26 months in prison.

He was seen aggressively shouting at and gesturing towards police officers before throwing objects at them during the incident on 3 August.

Avon and Somerset Police Det Ch Insp Tom Herbert describe Murray's behaviour as "completely shameful".

The court was told how Murray had been "at the centre of the violent mob" and that his involvement had "fuelled" the events.

Police have now arrested 51 people as part of their investigation into the disorder in Bristol, with 40 people charged. Murray is the 24th person to be sentenced.

Det Ch Insp Tom Herbert added: "Two-dozen people have now been sentenced for their involvement on that day and we continue to work to identify and arrest others involved."