A man has appeared in court charged with violent disorder following a so-called “riot” in Newport’s Pill area.
Wearing a T-shirt reading “Just Do It” Gary Radford, 24, of Bowen Place, Newport , pleaded not guilty to the offence at Newport Magistrates Court today.
He will now appear at the city’s crown court on November 21.
Gwent Police have also charged a five others.
They are two 13-year-old boys, who will appear before magistrates on November 22, both charged with violent disorder. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the same offence and will appear on the same day.
A 17-year-old girl has been charged with breaching a dispersal order and has been bailed to appear before magistrates on November 1.
A 20-year-old man has also been charged with breaching a dispersal order and has been bailed to appear before court on November 8.
None of the teenagers can be identified for legal reasons. A Dispersal Order will remain in place over the weekend.
Gwent Police have said extra officers will be deployed in Newport “to reassure residents and prevent further disorder.”
Police can be reached on 101.
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