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UK Co-Founder Ryan Bridge Charged With Common Assault in Brighton

8/21/2026

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Ryan Bridge, co-founder of United Kingdom, was charged with common assault in Brighton Magistrates’ Court.
The charge stems from a June 13, 2026 incident during a ‘Stop the Boats’ protest in Brighton.
Bridge entered a not-guilty plea and received conditional bail.
He must return on October 5, 2026 for a ‘mention and fix’ hearing.
Raise the Colours members, including Bridge, countered a ‘Carnival Against Fascism’ demo of about 4,000 participants.

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Story summary

Ryan Bridge, co-founder of United Kingdom, was charged with common assault in Brighton Magistrates’ Court.
The charge stems from a June 13, 2026 incident during a ‘Stop the Boats’ protest in Brighton.
Bridge entered a not-guilty plea and received conditional bail.
He must return on October 5, 2026 for a ‘mention and fix’ hearing.
Raise the Colours members, including Bridge, countered a ‘Carnival Against Fascism’ demo of about 4,000 participants.