Man charged with violent disorder after Bristol riot

A 54-year-old man from Bristol is the latest person to be charged with violent disorder and assault by beating following the riots in August. Scott Leach, of Keynsham, appeared at court and admitted to violent disorder after the riots on Saturday, August 3.

Leach appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court earlier today, Friday, November 15. He pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was bailed for sentencing at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday, December 5.

For the full list of people, charged, sentenced and wanted for the violent disorder read more here.

A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: "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.