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Bell Hotel Protest: Philip Curson Sentenced to 2 Years

8/16/2026

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Philip Curson was sentenced to two years and three months in prison for violent disorder after kicking a police officer at the Bell Hotel protest.
Lee Gower got two years nine months, Shaun Thompson two years seven months, and Luke Fleming a suspended sentence.
Eleven men were convicted for the Epping protests, with eight receiving a combined total of more than 12 years in prison.

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Philip Curson was sentenced to two years and three months in prison for violent disorder after kicking a police officer at the Bell Hotel protest.
Lee Gower got two years nine months, Shaun Thompson two years seven months, and Luke Fleming a suspended sentence.
Eleven men were convicted for the Epping protests, with eight receiving a combined total of more than 12 years in prison.