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Seven accused over ‘kill the bill riot’ appear at Bristol Crown Court
Several people charged in connection with disturbances outside Bridewell Police Station on March 21 have been warned they could face prison.
Seven of the accused appeared before Judge James Patrick at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday.
Kane Adamson, 21, Brandon Lloyd, 21, and Stuart Quinn, 46, each pleaded guilty to charges of riot and are due to be sentenced on July 30.
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Quinn, of Thomas Street, St Paul’s was told by the judge there is an “overwhelming likelihood” he will be facing time in prison. Adamson, of Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, and Lloyd, of Greenlands Way, Henbury, were also told they could be jailed.
Yasmin Schneider, 26, of Lamb Street, St Paul’s was first to appear in the dock charged with two cases of outraging public decency, namely urinating in the street.
The court heard the incident was recorded on bodycam. Schneider pleaded guilty and will also be sentenced on July 30. The judge said a prison sentence was at the forefront of his mind.
The accused were charged following disturbances outside Bridewell Police Station on March 21- photo by Martin Booth
Kain Simmonds, 18, of Stratford Road, Birmingham failed to appear in court. Farah Rashid, defending, said Simmonds had given notice to say he was unwell. The judge said the court had been told the defendant had a cold and issued a warrant for his arrest.
Jasmine York, 26, of Paintworks on Bath Road, was charged with riot and arson. She pleaded not guilty and will face trial on January 31.
Dylan Dunne, 22, of Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath, was charged with violent disorder, the theft of police equipment and possession of cannabis. Appearing alone in the dock, Dunne had no legal representative in the court due to issues with sorting legal aid. His case was adjourned until Monday, July 5.
Mariella Gedge-Rogers, 27, of Queen’s Road, Clifton, pleaded not guilty to riot. She will attend trial on February 2.
All defendants were granted bail, with the exception of Simmonds.
Police have now arrested 65 people in connection with the riot outside Bridewell police station that took place following a peaceful protest against the proposed Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill on March 21.
A lone man stood outside the court on Tuesday morning with a banner that read ‘this is what democracy looks like’ on one side and ‘this is a peaceful protest’ on the other.
A lone protester outside Bristol Crown Court – Photo © Simon Chapman 2021
Main photos by Simon Chapman
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