Man jailed for throwing beer keg during disorder

Nichols was jailed for 28 months after throwing objects at police officers

A man has been jailed for 28 months after hurling objects at officers and throwing a metal beer keg at a police vehicle during a city's disorder.

Jack Nichols, 22, of Wells, Somerset, pleaded guilty to violent disorder for his actions on 3 August, and was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday.

The unrest occurred when protesters and counter protesters gathered near Castle Park in Bristol city centre.

Det Ch Insp Tom Herbert said: “Like too many people on that day, Nichols chose to behave in a way that was completely unacceptable."

“And as many others already have, he has now received a prison sentence," he added.

CCTV and body-worn video footage showed Nichols as part of the group in Castle Park, on Bristol Bridge and at Redcliffe Roundabout.

He is seen throwing objects towards police officers, with one hitting a police dog handler, before later throwing a metal beer keg at a police vehicle.

He is the 33rd person to be sentenced following the disorder.