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24/11/2010
'Fire Extinguisher' Protester Pleads Guilty
A student protester has pleaded guilty to violent disorder after throwing a fire extinguisher from the roof of Millbank Tower, two weeks ago, during the university tuition fees demonstrations.
Edward Woollard, 18, was arrested after video footage of him throwing the extinguisher surfaced.
Mr Woollard, from Southampton, pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court. The charge of violent disorder carries a maximum sentence of five years in jail.
His Solicitor Matt Foot said: "Mr Woollard is pleading guilty and I make it very clear he is very sorry for his actions."
Sentencing will take place at a later date.
(BMcN/GK)
Edward Woollard, 18, was arrested after video footage of him throwing the extinguisher surfaced.
Mr Woollard, from Southampton, pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court. The charge of violent disorder carries a maximum sentence of five years in jail.
His Solicitor Matt Foot said: "Mr Woollard is pleading guilty and I make it very clear he is very sorry for his actions."
Sentencing will take place at a later date.
(BMcN/GK)
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