Man due in court charged with violent disorder

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A total of 43 people have been arrested so far

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A 40-year-old man is due in court charged with violent disorder in connection with unrest in Bristol.

Marc Donavon, of Wells in Somerset, was charged by police investigating the disorder which occurred on Saturday 3 August.

He is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Friday.

Avon and Somerset Police said 43 people had been arrested as part of the investigation with 29 being charged. Ten people have received prison sentences.

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