A 31-year-old man who set fire to a police vehicle during the riot in Bristol...

Published: 5:55 pm May 23, 2022
Updated: 7:28 pm March 8, 2026
Rioter Who Set Fire To A Police Vehicle Jailed For Five Years

A 31-year-old man who set fire to a police vehicle during the riot in Bristol city centre has today been jailed for five years.

Matthew O’Neill, of Patchway, South Gloucestershire, admitted charges of riot and arson at a previous hearing, on what would have been the first day of his trial.

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