Thug shouted 'Engand! England!' as he goaded others into attacking man during Piccadilly Gardens riot

A man who chanted 'England, England, England - take it back' while 'encouraging' people to kick a man during 'far-right' violence in Piccadilly Gardens has pleaded guilty.

Warren Gilchrest, 52, was filmed 'goading' crowds and making 'numerous racist or racially aggravated comments' during the riot on August 3 ', Manchester Magistrates Court heard on Wednesday (August 14).

Prosecuting, Jonathan Potter said Gilchrest was 'actively encouraging others' to assault a man while shouting "England, England, England - take it back".

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Defending, David Feingold did not make any remarks in mitigation.

District Judge Joanne Hirst told Gilchrest he had been convicted of being involved in large-scale disorder in Piccadilly Gardens ‘which shames us all’. He was remanded into custody as Judge Hirst said there was a risk of further offences if bail was granted.

Gilchrest, of North Road, Clayton, Manchester, will next appear at Manchester Crown Court on August 21.