Leader of group behind flag campaign in England charged with 14 offences
Summary
Ryan Bridge, leader of the group Raise the Colours, has been charged with 14 offences including racially aggravated harassment and assault related to his flag-raising activities across England. He is set to appear in court in Oxford on November 3, while local councils have taken legal steps to stop the group from putting up flags on public property.Key Facts
- Ryan Bridge, 45, leads Raise the Colours, a group putting up union jack and St George’s flags across England.
- Bridge faces 14 charges including threatening behavior, racially aggravated harassment, and common assault.
- The charges relate to incidents between January and March 2026 in Oxfordshire.
- Thames Valley police submitted evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, including witness statements and video footage.
- Oxfordshire and Birmingham councils have sought legal orders to stop Bridge and others from placing flags on public land.
- Bridge was invited to and attended the Reform UK political party conference in Birmingham.
- Bridge denies any wrongdoing and was previously on bail for related accusations of racially and religiously aggravated harassment.
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