MARC Donavon, from Wells, was one of three men and a teenager jailed for their part in violent disorder in Bristol last month.

Donavon, 40, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday (September 4) after he previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder in connection with incidents in the city on August 3.

He was seen throwing objects towards police officers and police vehicles, as well as attempting to kick another person, lunging at a cyclist and throwing water over another cyclist. He was jailed for 24 months.

Donavon was sentenced alongside two other men – Thomas Medler, 24, of Lockleaze, and 31-year-old Daniel Lock, of Kingswood – as well as a 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

The court heard Lock became “embroiled” in the disorder and was involved at its “height” by joining the “violent mob” outside the Mercure Hotel. He was jailed for two years.

Medler, the court was told, had been “front and centre” of the group during last month’s disorder and was “jeering, shouting and throwing missiles” at police officers and counter protesters.

His Honour Judge Cullum said his, and the actions of each individual involved, added to the disorder and that he was part of the “violent” group.

Marc Donavon, Daniel Lock and Thomas Medler have been jailed. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

Footage also showed him throwing a traffic cone at a police van while he was also part of a group that damaged another police vehicle.

He was handed a 34-month prison sentence for violent disorder and a further eight months for breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

The 15-year-old, who cannot be named due to their age, was handed a four-month detention and training order when he appeared at Bristol Youth Court having thrown objects at police officers and a police vehicle.

After the hearing, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Herbert of Avon & Somerset Police, said: “Sixteen people have now been given custodial sentences by the courts for their involvement in the shameful violent disorder in Bristol last month.

“Our investigation has been thorough and has led to the identification of dozens of people who were involved. Forty-four people have been arrested so far and 30 have subsequently been charged.

“We have made it clear all along that we would not tolerate the sort of behaviour we saw on that day, and we will be continuing to arrest those responsible.”