Man denies assaulting police officer at protest
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Man denies assaulting police officer at protest
"Lewis Siverns, 33, of Farmer Way, Tipton, West Midlands, pleaded not guilty to assaulting an emergency worker, Pc Moroni Cesario, by beating in Westminster borough on 13 September. Between 110,000 and 150,000 people turned out for activist Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally on that day, with about 5,000 involved in an anti-racism counter-demonstration. There had been several incidents of violent disorder, the majority of which were linked to the Unite the Kingdom event, police said."
"There had been several incidents of violent disorder, the majority of which were linked to the Unite the Kingdom event, police said. Mr Siverns appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. He was given bail until his trial on 31 March at City of London Magistrates' Court. Seven other people are facing charges including assault and public order offences. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram."
Lewis Siverns, 33, of Farmer Way, Tipton, West Midlands, pleaded not guilty to assaulting an emergency worker, Pc Moroni Cesario, by beating in Westminster borough on 13 September. Between 110,000 and 150,000 people attended Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally that day, while about 5,000 participated in an anti-racism counter-demonstration. Several incidents of violent disorder occurred, with police saying the majority were linked to the Unite the Kingdom event. Mr Siverns appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was granted bail until his trial on 31 March at City of London Magistrates' Court. Seven other people face charges including assault and public order offences.
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