Police appeal for help in identifying others involved in violent disorder surrounding Tesco opening in Stokes Croft area
Two people have been charged following a second round of violent protests against the opening of a Tesco shop in Bristol.
Stephen Carroll, 32, was charged with assaulting a police officer and criminal damage. A 17-year-old, who cannot be named, is accused of violent disorder and theft. The two were among 30 people detained after violence in the Stokes Croft area of the city saw officers and protesters injured early on Friday.
A further 13 men and two women remain in custody, while 12 men have been released on bail pending further inquiries, police said.
The violence, which saw stones, bottles and other missiles thrown, came a week after high-profile demonstrations followed the shop's opening. CCTV images of more than 80 people were issued by police following the first eruption, which came after officers raided a flat in search of petrol bombs they believed were about to be thrown at the shop.
"I am appealing to the community, to residents, and traders and other people whose lives have been severely disrupted, whose property may have been damaged and whose personal safety may have been put at risk by the violence," said assistant chief constable Rod Hansen. "I urge people to study the photographs, and if you think you know any of these people and where they might be, please contact us."
Police said Thursday night's demonstration began as a "good-spirited event" attended by eight neighbourhood beat officers. But the crowd grew from about 250 to more than 400.
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/may/01/tesco-protesters-charged-violence-bristol
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