Another man arrested after Bristol disorder
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Another man has been arrested in connection with a violent disorder in Bristol, bringing the total number of arrests to 29.
The man, in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder on Thursday night and remains in custody, police said.
It comes after hundreds of far-right protesters and a counter-protest group gathered for two demonstrations near Castle Park on 3 August.
Officers have charged 15 of those arrested in connection with the incident, while no further action will be taken against one person.
Windows were smashed and some protesters acted aggressively towards police.
They also attempted to storm a hotel housing asylum seekers.
Tensions have been high across England after 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 are still investigating the Bristol disorder, and are looking to identify some individuals they would like to speak to.
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- Published9 August