A prominent activist behind a movement promoting the display of national flags across England faces multiple serious charges in court, including allegations of racially aggravated harassment and assault. The co-founder of Raise the Colours, described as a "grassroots movement for unity and patriotism," is accused of 14 offences, spanning threatening behaviour, abusive language intended to provoke violence, and racially motivated incidents. Authorities allege the individual used both words and actions to intimidate others, with several counts specifically targeting racially aggravated conduct. The case raises questions about the boundaries of free expression and the legal limits of public protest.
Ryan Bridge, who co-founded Raise the Colours, to appear in court on charges including racially aggravated harassmentThe leader of a group responsible for raising union jack and St George’s flags across England has been charged with 14 offences, including racially aggravated harassment, threatening behaviour and assault.Ryan Bridge, 45, of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, co-founded Raise the Colours, which describes itself as a “grassroots movement for unity and patriotism”.Seven counts of using threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress.Three counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of, or provoke, unlawful violence.Two counts of racially aggravated intentional harassment, alarm or distress.One count of racially aggravated fear of violence.One count of common assault. Continue reading...
