Anger as fundraiser set up for rioter who pelted objects at police
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA fundraiser set up for a man who pelted objects at police officers during a riot in Bristol has sparked anger. Dominic Capaldi was locked up for 34 months on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old pleaded guilty to violent disorder in Bristol on August 3. A court heard how the dad 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 prevent protesters gaining entry to the Mercure Hotel, which is used to house asylum seekers. READ NEXT: Thug launched ‘hammer fist’ at lone black man during city centre attack Since he pleaded guilty and was jailed at Bristol Crown Court, a fundraiser set up to support his family has raised almost £3,500.
The fundraiser is titled: 'Help Doms family after an unlawful prison sentence'. Among those to have already donated is divisive influencer Tristan Tate, the brother of Andrew Tate, who posted on social media X after pledging £2,500.
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