Bristol Troubles: Man jailed for throwing beer keg during Troubles

A man has been jailed for 28 months after throwing objects at police officers and throwing a metal beer keg at a police vehicle during disturbances in the city.

Jack Nichols, 22, of Wells, Somerset, pleaded guilty to violent disorder for his actions on August 3 and was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday.

The disturbances took place as protesters and counter-protesters gathered near Castle Park in Bristol city centre.

Detective Inspector Tom Herbert said: “Like too many people that day, Nichols chose to behave in a way that was completely unacceptable. »