Watch the moment an England flag-wearing man 'charged' at police officers in the recent Southampton protests.

On Wednesday, a group of around 50 demonstrators met with hundreds of anti-racism protesters, separated only by two lines of police officers in Grosvenor Square.

During the protest an England flag wearing protester, Ryan Wheatley, 40 of Malvern Close, Fair Oak, charged at Sgt Rob Perry.

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Wheatley admitted to assaulting a police sergeant at Southampton Magistrates' Court yesterday, August 9.

Barry Keel, defending Wheatley, told the court: "He was concerned and upset about being referred to as a racist and a Nazi.

"He presents as a fairly unremarkable man of 40 years of age."

In a statement read in court, Sgt Rob Perry said: "I was very concerned about his intentions. I could see Wheatley approaching the group.

"I then saw Wheatley running towards the group so I ran straight towards him and pushed him back."

Pepper spray was used to incapacitate him before he was arrested and taken into custody.