ELLY-JAYNE COX FROM BISHOPSWORTH BRISTOL SENTENCED FOR POLICE HORSE ATTACK DURING RIOTS

In August 2024, during a period marked by widespread unrest across the nation, Elly-Jayne Cox, a resident of Bishopsworth in Bristol, became a notable figure due to her involvement in violent disturbances in the city. On the evening of Saturday, August 3, 2024, Cox was present amidst the chaos in Castle Park, Bristol, where she engaged in aggressive and disruptive behavior that drew significant attention from law enforcement authorities.

During the riot, Cox was recorded on footage actively participating in violent disorder. She not only verbally provoked the situation with what witnesses described as 'vile language,' but also physically assaulted a police horse, an act that was widely condemned. In addition to her attack on the mounted officer, she spat at police officers and threw objects into crowds, further escalating the violence and disorder of that tumultuous evening.

Her actions did not go unnoticed by the authorities. Following her arrest and subsequent court proceedings, Cox pleaded guilty to charges of violent disorder. The court, recognizing the severity of her conduct, sentenced her to 26 months in prison at Bristol Crown Court. The judge emphasized the gravity of her behavior, noting that her conduct was both disgraceful and intolerable during a time of civil unrest.

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Herbert publicly condemned Cox’s actions, describing her behavior as 'truly disgusting' and 'completely intolerable.' He highlighted her central role in the violence that marred the city that evening, stating, 'She was front and centre of the disgraceful violence and disorder throughout the evening and has rightly been handed a lengthy prison sentence as a result.'

Her case is part of a broader crackdown on those involved in the riots, with Cox being the 28th individual to be sentenced for their participation in the disturbances. Most of these individuals, including Cox, have received custodial sentences, reflecting the serious stance taken by the judicial system against such acts of violence and disorder during the nationwide unrest.