A protester who joined in Nazi chants and threw objects at people during demonstrations in Dover has been jailed for a year.

Darren Shield, 49, of Crystal Palace Park Road in Sydenham, south-east London, was involved in violent clashes in the town on January 30 and is one of 70 people arrested so far.

Shield was captured on footage from the protest gathering teams of people, throwing objects and goading rivals.

He was also seen to join in a Nazi chant of Sieg Heil.

Shield was arrested at his home in April and charged with violent disorder.

He pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court today.

Judge Adele Williams described the violence committed on the day as ‘very serious’ and said residents were subjected to considerable alarm and distress.

She described Shield’s actions as ‘wholly unacceptable’.

Investigating officer PC Pete Frampton said: "The courts have been very busy lately with those involved in the January demonstrations, which I hope sends a clear message to others that such behaviour will not be tolerated in this day and age.

"Shield is the 14th person sentenced so far and there are many others who are either awaiting sentencing or trial, or who are currently on bail.

"Everyone who attended the demonstrations had their own personal reasons for doing so, and we respect their right to peaceful protest.

"What we have absolutely no respect for is the truly appalling scenes witnessed that day, and our enquiries will continue until all those responsible are brought to justice."