Three more sentenced over Plymouth disorder
They've been given sentences of between 14 and 20 months
Three more people have been sentenced for their parts in disorder in Plymouth ealier this month, when two planned protests turned violent.
So far, a total of 25 people have been charged and 19 people have been sentenced for their part in the unrest on the evening of Monday 5 August.
Police say much of the violence that night was aimed at police officers who had put themselves in-between the two opposing protest groups.
Aminadab Temesgen, aged 19 of Yellowmead Road, Plymouth, was handed a 14-month sentence at Plymouth Crown Court for his role in the violence.
He was captured on footage by the Evidence Gathering Team as he stood at the top of Royal Parade close to St Andrews Church throwing numerous bottles aimed at officers and members of the public.
Jamie West, aged 34 of Park Avenue, Devonport, was also sentenced today to 20 months in prison for his role in the incident.
He was captured on CCTV footage at the top of Royal Parade, after the protest had surged from the central part of the city centre to the top.
He was seen picking up items and throwing them at officers and members of the public while shouting abuse.
Paul Braidwood, aged 44 of Ward Place, Plymouth, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Truro Crown Court on 21 August and received 20 months in prison.
The court had heard how Braidwood, who had been wearing a mask across the bottom of his face, had been part of a group of approximately 50 people walking up the Royal Parade towards an opposing group who had also congregated in the area.
Braidwood spouted verbal abuse at an officer before pulling them to the ground and punching them in the face.
While on the floor, the officer was then kicked in the head by another individual before being helped up by colleagues.
"If you break the law, we will bring you to justice"
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said: “These convictions feature men from each opposing group who decided to resort to violence that night.
"The sentencing reflects the seriousness of the incident and the real threat that our communities faced.
“Today’s outcome sends a clear message that we don’t discriminate, if you break the law, threaten public safety, and harm communities, we will pursue you and bring you to justice.
ACC Longman added: “We remain proud of what our officers achieved that night in bringing the disorder under control and I wish to thank the public for their ongoing support in our pursuit of justice.”