Eight people have been charged by police following protests and disorder in Nottingham city centre on Saturday (August 3).
Two protests were held around the Old Market Square and Speaker’s Corner area of the city – including one that was called in the wake of the three children killed in Southport last week.
A counter-demonstration was also held at the same time, with Nottinghamshire Police separating the two groups during the day via a blockade of officers.
A total of 15 people were arrested by police during the day – but the force said both demonstrations remained largely peaceful and well-policed.
Nottingham did not experience similar scenes to the rioting, looting and criminal damage seen in other cities and towns like Rotherham, Middlesborough and Tamworth.
Now police have confirmed eight people have been charged with a variety of offences following the protests.
That includes public order offences, weapon offences and assaulting an emergency officer.
Three other people were released with no further action, while investigations continue on several others.
The eight people charged include:
Antony Chadwick, aged 36, of Nuthall Road, Leen Valley, Nottingham. Charged under Section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986.
Ibrahim Omar, aged 24, of Glapton Road, The Meadows, Nottingham. Charged with possession of a Class B drug.
Dominic Lane, aged 46, of Repton Road, Bulwell. Charged under Section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986.
Kevin Musgrave, aged 37, of High Lane East, West Hallam. Charged with assaulting an emergency worker and criminal damage.
Joshua Witts, aged 36, of Firs Street, Long Eaton. Charged under Section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986.
Victoria Gray, aged 42, of High Lane Eat, West Hallam. Charged with causing religious aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, two counts of assaulting an emergency worker and breaching Sections 4 and 29 of the Public Order Act 1986.
Owen Lawrence, aged 18, of no fixed address. Charged under Section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986.
Mervin Lewis, aged 40, of Oughton Close, Edwalton. Charged under Section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986.
Speaking on the arrests, Deputy Chief Constable Steve Cooper said: “The vast majority of the public who attended carried out their right to protest in a peaceful manner.
“Those who were intent on causing problems were dealt with robustly.
“It should be repeated that anyone who comes into the city or our neighbourhoods over the coming days to cause any kind of disorder can expect a robust response from us.
“It simply won’t be tolerated.”
