A Horfield man admitted riot after trouble flared at a Bristol Kill The Bill protest. And a judge told him to prepare for prison.
Matthew O'Neill, 30, appeared at Bristol Crown Court today (April 11, 2022). He pleaded guilty to riot and arson, by damaging a police van, on March 21 last year.
Jacob Bindman, defending, said a mental health assessment on his client was underway. Judge James Patrick adjourned the case for sentence until May 23.