Shocking aerial footage shows the moment a gang of rioting thugs attacked police in Bristol - as a trio of louts who took part in the mayhem are jailed for almost eight years.
The chaotic footage shows one of the yobs, Daniel Russell, twice kicking a black man, who may have been part of an anti-racism protest.
He then spreads his arms to the side and shouts as he squares up to a line of riot police officers before one of the cops pushes him away.
Russell was yesterday jailed for 32 months after admitting violent disorder during unrest in the city centre on August 3.
At the same court, Daniel Capaldi, 34, of Bristol, was handed 34 months in prison, and homeless man Mark Bowen, 40, was jailed for 25 months after they both admitted violent disorder.
It comes as a judge said thugs who played a key role in the UK riots should be charged with 'riot' instead of 'violent disorder' so they can be jailed for up to 10 years instead of a maximum of five.
Daniel Russell, 47, of Bristol, has been jailed for 32 months after admitting violent disorder during unrest in the city centre on August 3
He was captured in aerial footage twice kicking a black man, who may have been part of an anti-racism protest
Daniel Capaldi, 34, of Bristol, (left) was handed 34 months in prison, and homeless man Mark Bowen, 40, (right) was jailed for 25 months after they both admitted violent disorder
Judge John Thackray KC made the comments after imprisoning a man who kicked a female police officer to the ground during violence in Hull.
Capaldi was captured on police bodycam footage throwing objects towards officers in the city's Castle Park, including while crowds chanted 'send them back'.
The ground worker was also seen throwing objects at police who were trying to protect protesters from gaining entry to the Mercure Hotel, which is used to house asylum seekers.
Defending Capaldi, John Stokes told the court: 'It is very sadly a case of 'hindsight is a wonderful thing', he recognises now with retrospect the foolishness of his actions on that day.'
Mr Stokes said Capaldi's child was turning seven on the day of his sentencing, with the consequences of his client's offending having a 'significant' impact on his family.
Judge Martin Picton jailed Capaldi for 34 months, telling the court: 'This was the first post-Southport protest in Bristol to turn violent, but it has to be seen in the context of co-ordinated action on the part of extremists to cause violence, and by so doing to generate fear on the part of the community as a whole.'
Russell, 47, was captured on footage posted on social media kicking out at counter-protesters who were stood in front of the entrance to the Mercure Hotel in Bristol, which is used to house asylum seekers.
Russell is seen in the footage spreading his arms and shouting before a riot police officer pushes him away
The trio all took part in the mayhem that erupted in the city centre on August 3 during the Enough is Enough demonstration (Pictured: Police detain a protestor)
Representing Russell, Mark Linehan told the court: 'Mr Russell is profoundly ashamed of his actions on that day. He apologises to those that had to witness it, those that had to experience it in uniform, and to the community at large.'
Mr Linehan said his client had learning difficulties and sustained a head injury as a child after being accidentally shot in the head by a pellet gun.
Meanwhile, Bowen was captured on bodycam footage shouting at police: 'Shame on you, you horrible c****, I hope it's your f****** kids next mate.'
Bowen, who said he had consumed up to 10 pints of cider, claimed in a police interview that he did not have social media and believed he was joining in with a 'football celebration'.
He was part of a crowd that was seen pelting officers with objects and screaming 'we want our country back'.
Mr Yates said a small number of officers on bicycles were in 'genuine fear' as they tried to keep the anti-immigration protesters from entering the Mercure Hotel, which is used to house asylum seekers.
Representing Bowen, Giles Nelson said his client was homeless, did not have social media and was 'mortified' to hear of the comments he had made to police.
'He is deeply disgusted with himself. He doesn't have racist beliefs or ideologies,' Mr Nelson said.
Judge Moira Macmillan, referring to the comments Bowen made to officers, told him: 'It was a despicable thing for you to say.'
Rioters are pictured descending on County Road in Liverpool after violence broke out on August 3
Julie Sweeney was jailed for 15 months after she posted an online message saying: 'Blow the mosque up with the adults in it'
Meanwhile, at Chester Crown Court, Julie Sweeney, 53, who lived a 'quiet, sheltered life' was jailed for 15 months after she posted an online message saying: 'Blow the mosque up with the adults in it.'
She sent the comment on August 3 to a local community Facebook group from her home in Church Lawton, Cheshire, which was later reported to the police.
She pleaded guilty to sending a communication to convey a threat of death or serious harm.
The judge said he took into account Sweeney's previous good character and a 'heart-rending letter' from her husband.
But he went on: 'In circumstances such as these, even people like you need to go to prison because a message must go out that, if you do these terrible acts, the court will say to you, 'You must go to prison'.'
Sweeney's sentence was handed out as Daniel Kingsley, 33, was warned he too was likely to be jailed for posting on Facebook several derogatory comments about immigrants and others in support of the riots.
In one post, relating to migrants coming into the UK via the Channel, the plasterer, from Shotton in north Wales, wrote: 'Deflate the boats.'
Kingsley who admitted stirring up racial hatred, will be sentenced today at Mold Crown Court.
Another man who live-streamed himself laughing, verbally abusing police officers and shouting, 'f****** Muslim b*******' and 'Whose streets? Our streets' on Facebook during rioting in Sunderland is also behind bars.
Reece Greenwood, 31, (left) 'revelled in the mayhem' on August 2, when a planned protest erupted with missiles being thrown at police, horses and dogs, Newcastle Crown Court heard. Riley Adey, 19, who stood on top of a burnt-out car during the same riot, also appeared in the dock at the same hearing
Reece Greenwood, 31, 'revelled in the mayhem' on August 2, when a planned protest erupted with missiles being thrown at police, horses and dogs, Newcastle Crown Court heard.
Prosecutor Omar Ahmad said: 'He was heard in the footage laughing, seemingly in excitement and encouragement.'
Riley Adey, 19, who stood on top of a burnt-out car during the same riot, also appeared in the dock at the same hearing.
He broke down in tears as details of how he threw missiles, including a brick and scaffolding pole, at officers was relayed to the court. Both men admitted violent disorder.
Builder Greenwood was jailed for two and a half years and Adey for two years.
Judge Paul Sloan KC said they had participated in an 'orgy of mindless destruction' and he added: 'The two of you, together with others, brought shame upon the city of Sunderland.'
Warren Gilchrest, 52, pleaded guilty at Manchester Magistrates' Court to violent disorder.
He made 'numerous racist or racially aggravated comments' during disorder in Manchester city centre and was heard shouting: 'England, England, England – take it back.'
Gilchrest told District Judge Joanne Hirst: 'I'm guilty, miss, but I'm not sure what it means.' She said he had 'shamed us all'.
Hundreds of people have been charged in connection with the riots, including 65 under-18s. Of those, 69 adults have been sentenced with all but five being sent to prison. The oldest charged is 69 and the youngest 12.
