Lisa Bishop threw a can and shouted verbal abuse during unrest in Bristol city centre.
A mother-of-five who was part of a "terrifying" mob outside a hotel housing asylum seekers has been jailed for 26 months.
The 38-year-old was in a "prominent" position during the ordeal, during which she threw a can and shouted verbal abuse. They did not have riot gear and were at risk of being overwhelmed by "general mayhem" due to the number of protesters and counter-protestors.Judge Picton told Bishop: "You were at the forefront, gesturing and shouting at the police as you drank more alcohol."
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