They are the last of a group of 14 individuals to be sentenced for violent disorder following the protest in Whitehall in June 2018. (Image: AFP/Getty Images)Mitchell Feneck, 21, of Haverfordwest, Dyfed, Wales, was jailed for 10 months, Max Hammet-Millay, 22, of Wenlock Road, north London, and Mark Ransome, 25, of Romford Road, east London, were both given a 12-month sentence. The group were brought to court after the Met launched Operation Augusta to investigate the violence at the protest. "Officers that day were there to ensure the safety of all those taking part, yet were met with abuse and violence." Footage from police bodyworn cameras showed officers with batons raised coming face to face with Free Tommy Robinson protesters, some of whom threw bottles, cones and other missiles.

Source: Daily Mirror October 01, 2019 20:15 UTC