Man charged after Bristol disorder

A 54-year-old man has appeared in court after he was charged by detectives investigating the disorder in Bristol in August.

Scott Leach, of Keynsham, was charged with violent disorder and assault by beating following the disorder on Saturday 3 August.

He appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court earlier today where he pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was bailed for sentencing at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 5 December.