Three more men named and charged with violent disorder after Bristol riot

A total of 40 people have now been charged after the ugly scenes in the city centre

Three more men have been charged with violent disorder after the riot in Bristol last month. Ugly scenes unfolded in the city centre as far-right protesters clashed with police officers and counter-protesters on Saturday, August 3.

The latest to be charged following the disorder are Joshua Sarkozi, 25, Joseph Saunders, 41, and 67-year-old Paul Marks. A 25-year-old man from Cornwall has also been issued with a conditional caution after he admitted failing to remove a face covering when required to by a police officer.

Sarkozi, of Shirehampton, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Bristol Magistrates' Court yesterday (Wednesday, September 18). He was remanded into custody ahead of a sentencing hearing at Bristol Crown Court next Thursday (September 26).

Meanwhile, both Saunders, of Exeter, and Marks, of Bishopsworth, Bristol, are set to make their first appearance at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, October 3. The latest charges mean that a total of 51 people have now been arrested in connection with the disorder, with 40 charged with offences and 22 sentenced at court.

In connection with the 25-year-old issued with a condition caution, Avon and Somerset Police said: "Officers were granted enhanced stop and search powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act prior to the demonstration which the disorder happened at. Under section 60AA of the act, officers could request individuals to remove any face coverings if they believed someone was trying to hide their identity."

For the full list of far-right protesters jailed, arrested, or wanted by police after the Castle Park riot, click here.