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Further violent disorder charge over Weymouth protest

Rear view of a line of male and female police officers wearing hi-vis vests and holding riot helmets. A union flag and a Royal standard flag can be seen above their heads, held by people on the other side of the line
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Police created a barrier between the protest groups

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A 21-year-old man has become the latest person to face charges over disorder in Weymouth.

About 400 anti-immigration protesters gathered on the Esplanade on 4 August, along with about 200 Stand Up to Racism demonstrators.

Police officers created a wall using themselves and police vans to stop the two groups meeting.

Joshua Nash from Portland is charged with violent disorder and was remanded in custody by Poole magistrates earlier.

He is now due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on 5 September.

The protest was one of a number across England and Northern Ireland following the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport - with unrest fuelled by misinformation posted online.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan, of Dorset Police, said: "We remain committed to investigate those believed to have participated in criminal action during recent protest activity.

"Our message continues to be that we will not tolerate any reported hate, violence, or disorder in our communities."

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