A woman has been jailed for her role in the far-right riot in Bristol. Elly-Jayne Cox, 33, assaulted a police horse and spat at officers during the evening of violence on Saturday, August 3.
She pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was jailed for 26 months at Bristol Crown Court. The court heard how she used “vile language” throughout the riot.
Cox, of Bishopsworth, also launched objects into crowds of people at Castle Park. Her offending was captured in footage taken during the disorder.
Judge Hart said she “will never understand” why she behaved as she did. She added that Cox showed “extreme violent behaviour” towards police officers and members of the public.
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Herbert said: “The behaviour and actions of Cox on that day were truly disgusting and completely intolerable.
“She was front and centre of the disgraceful violence and disorder throughout the evening and has rightly been handed a lengthy prison sentence as a result.
“She is the 28th person to be sentenced for their involvement in the shameful scenes we saw that day and most of those have received custodial sentences.”
For the full list of far-right protesters jailed, arrested, or wanted by police after the Castle Park riot, click here.