'Disgraceful' Keynsham man pushed cyclist off bike during Bristol riot

A Keynsham man involved in 'disgraceful behaviour' has become the 36th person to be sentenced for their involvement in the Bristol riot. Scott Leach, 55, was verbally abusive towards police officers and pushed a member of the public off their bike on Saturday, August 3, when violent disorder broke out in the city.

Leach was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday, December 5. He was sentenced to 20 months in prison, suspended for two years. He walked free from court after pleading guilty after having been charged with violent disorder and assault by beating.

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Herbert said: “Scott Leach was among a significant number of people who contributed to the disgraceful behaviour we saw on that day. It is right that he has appeared before the court as a result and been sentenced, having admitted his part.”

Custodial sentences totalling more than 50 years have been handed down to 36 people for their involvement in the riot. We have a list of those jailed, arrested, sentenced or still wanted following the Castle Park riot on August 3.