Keynsham man jailed for violent disorder

A KEYNSHAM man has been jailed for his involvement in August’s disorder in Bristol.

Kieran Leach, 21, was sentenced to 20 months in prison at Bristol Crown Court on October 7.

Also sentenced were Benjamin Tavener, 35, of Charfield, and a 16-year-old boy who cannot be named because of his age.

All three had earlier pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Tavener had also admitted a charge of animal cruelty while Leach also admitted assault.

Footage from Saturday August 3 showed Tavener throwing an object during the disorder in Castle Park and he was also seen throwing a punch at a police horse. He was sentenced to 16 months in prison.

Leach was seen acting aggressively towards police officers and members of the public, with footage showing him assaulting a cyclist and also being part of the group throwing punches outside the Mercure Hotel.

The 16-year-old was handed a nine-month intensive referral order at Bristol Youth Court.