Woman convicted of rioting in Bristol city centre last year
Francesca Horn will be sentenced in June
A woman has been convicted of rioting in Bristol city centre last March.
Francesca Horn, 25, of Montpelier, Bristol, admitted a charge of violent disorder but denied riot, however she was found guilty of the offence following a trial at Bristol Crown Court.
In evidence from CCTV and officer's body cameras, Horn is seen spitting at officers, kicking their shields and striking them with a wooden stick.
Detective Superintendent James Riccio, the senior investigating officer, said: “Horn repeatedly directed vile verbal abuse at officers throughout the course of the incident and spat at them several times.
“Her disgusting behaviour then escalated to physical abuse as she kicked at officers’ shields, attacked them with a wooden stick and threw objects at them.”
Supt Riccio added: “Horn denied she was part of a group which used or threatened violence which caused others to fear for their safety but the evidence we presented to the jury was clear and they ultimately agreed she was guilty of riot.”
Horn has been released on unconditional bail and will be sentenced on the 22nd of June.