Man accused of violent disorder during Bristol riots pleads guilty

Arthur Lazarus appeared at Bristol Crown Court yesterday (June 20) and admitted violent disorder Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

A 23-year-old man has admitted being involved in violent disorder during the Bristol riots in March 2021.

Arthur Lazarus, from Falmouth in Cornwall, appeared at Bristol Crown Court yesterday (June 20) and entered a guilty plea to the charge.

He has been released on conditional bail and will return on 28 July for his sentencing. To date, 17 people have been jailed for offences committed during the riot.