Fundraiser set up for jailed rioter who attacked police | LBC debate

A fundraiser for a man jailed for throwing objects at police in the recent bout of rioting has sparked outrage.
Dominic Capaldi, 34, was handed a 34 month sentence after he was captured on police bodycam footage throwing objects towards officers in Bristol's Castle Park on August 3.
But is this even legal? Matthew Wright speaks to criminal solicitor Liam Kotrie (03:10), who explains how this stacks up in law. He also hears from callers Ashley (06:38) and Karen (11:58), who are in agreement that the crowdfunder should not be supported.
Capaldi pleaded guilty to violent disorder on Wednesday and the judge said he would serve half of his sentence in prison and the other half on licence.
His friend Jake Hepple said that Capaldi "felt he needed" to take part in the violent disorder for the sake of his children's safety.
The riots were sparked by the killing of three young girls in Southport, with false rumours spreading online that the suspect was a Muslim asylum seeker.
The fundraiser, which aims to support Capaldi's family during "this ridiculous time", had a target of £1,000 but has already reached £3,439.
Some £2,500 comes from Tristan Tate, the brother of male influencer Andrew Tate. Both brothers are awaiting trial in Romania for human trafficking and sex offences, charges that they deny.
The fundraiser reads: "Dom was arrested and rushed through the courts, before being handed a 34-month prison sentence for attending a demonstration in Bristol he felt he needed to, relating to the safety of his children's future.
"Unfortunately he leaves a wife and children as well as an unpaid mortgage.
"Please dig deep if you can and help his family through this ridiculous time."
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