Two men in court after city unrest

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Avon and Somerset Police have arrested dozens of people following disorder in Bristol

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A man has pleaded guilty to violent disorder following unrest in Bristol earlier this month.

George Caldicott, 28, of Leominster, Herefordshire, has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing next week.

Meanwhile, Daniele Mauri, 30, from Bedminster, was scheduled to appear at Bristol Magistrates Court on Friday charged with violent disorder.

Hundreds of far-right protesters and a counter-protest group gathered for two demonstrations near Castle Park on 3 August when widespread disorder broke out.

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Bristol Youth Court on 12 September. He has pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

Nine people have received prison sentences for their involvement.

Avon and Somerset Police have arrested 33 people in connection with the disorder. Of those arrested, 21 have been charged.

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 was keen to identify a number of people, external officers want to speak to as part of their investigation.

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