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Arrest in London in connection with Bristol riot
Police arrested a man on Tuesday as part of its investigation into the riot that took place in March 2021.
The 22-year-old was detained in Brixton, south London, on suspicion of riot and was released under investigation. Further enquiries are taking place.
Detective superintendent James Riccio said: “We continue to investigate the events which took place outside Bridewell neighbourhood police station on Sunday 21 March 2021.
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“We still have 21 people on our online gallery who we want to speak to who we are yet to identify and would ask anyone who recognises any of those pictured to contact us.”
Thirty-two people have been jailed for a combined total of 98 years and 10 months for their role in the riot.
The day began with a peaceful protest against the government’s proposed Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill, but things escalated into the night as an estimated 400 to 500 people gathered outside Bridewell Police Station and violence ensued.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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