AVON and Somerset Police have arrested 21 people in connection with public disorder in Bristol on Saturday, August 3.

So far, nine have been charged with offences while enquiries are ongoing in relation to the other 12 people.

The following charges have been given following the Bristol unrest:

  • Adrian Croft, 45, of Holywell, Flintshire, was charged with a Section 4 public order offence and possession of a Class A drug (cocaine).
  • Damien Williams, 39, of Stockwood Crescent, Knowle, was charged with a Section 4 public order offence.
  • Daniel Russell, 47, of Church Road in Redfield, Bristol, pleaded guilty to violent disorder.
  • Mark Bowen, 40, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to violent disorder.
  • Jamie Easterbrook, 43, was charged with committing violent disorder.
  • Ashley Harris, 36, of Chipperfield Drive in Kingswood, was charged with violent disorder.
  • Cassius Adamson, 19, of Bristol, was charged with violent disorder.
  • Zak Baker, 29, of no fixed address, was charged with violent disorder and posession of a Class B drug (cannabis).
  • Dominic Capaldi, 34, of Bristol, was charged with violent disorder.

Deputy Chief Constable Jon Reilly issued a statement on Tuesday, August 6, responding to concerns raised by members of the community.

He said: “The incidents of disorder we’ve seen take place across the country recently, including in Bristol on Saturday, are completely unacceptable.

“These are not legitimate protests and we will not tolerate any behaviour which attempts to divide our communities.

“I want to reassure you we’ve hundreds of specialist officers and resources available and they will do everything they can to ensure our communities are not disrupted and can go about their lives as normal, without fear.

“We’re committed to keeping people informed about what we know about future disruption and on any plans we subsequently put in place.

“We’re extremely proud to serve the diverse communities of Avon and Somerset and we continue to be thankful for the public’s support during these troubling and unusual times. 

“Those who seek to cause unrest will not win.”

Police have also released a gallery of images featuring people who are yet to be identified in connection with the events in Bristol and are asking for the public to come forward if they have any information.

If you recognise anyone in the photographs, you can contact Avon and Somerset Police via their online form.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.