Police charge man with knife offence after Yeovil demonstrations
62-year-old David Fuller is due at Bristol Magistrates Court today
Last updated 12th Aug 2024
Police investigating demonstrations in Yeovil at the weekend have charged a man with possession of a knife.
More than 200 officers and specialist resources including horses, dogs and the drone team were involved in the operation to keep people safe, due to concerns over the potential for violent demonstrations.
Officers were given enhanced powers to stop, search and disperse individuals until 7am on Sunday 11th August.
David Fuller, 62, of Yeovil, is charged with possessing a knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place and is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court today (Monday 12th August).
Two other men were arrested for offences unrelated to the demonstrations, after being stopped by officers in the town.
Thomas Mearing, 26, from Yeovil, has since been charged with racially/religiously aggravated stalking and is due to appear before Yeovil magistrates on Monday 12th August.
A 41-year-old man was found to be wanted on warrant by another police force.
Finally, a man in his 40s arrested on the day for failing to remove a face-covering and has been released under investigation.