Bristol riots: 19 more arrests and four due in court

Nineteen people were arrested in Bristol overnight as police clamped down on troublemakers to prevent more damage.

Four people are due to appear before Bristol magistrates this morning, Avon and Somerset Police said, charged with offences including criminal damage, violent disorder, theft and assaulting a police officer.

Since the disorder began on Monday night 24 people have been arrested in the city.



Chief Superintendent Jon Stratford said: "It is clear that a minority of mindless individuals are intent on causing disruption and criminal damage in our communities. This will not be tolerated.

"By taking swift action with our partners we have managed to contain the number of incidents. This sends a clear message to those individuals that behaviour of this kind will be stamped out and offenders brought to justice for their actions.

"The wider community should rest assured that we will continue to scrutinise CCTV and other evidence and we anticipate more arrests in the coming days."