If you know of anyone on remand/sentenced to prison following the Stokes Croft incidents (or other disturbances), and they want/need support, contact BDS now.
If you can help support prisoners, by writing or making a donation for example, then please contact BDS now for more details.
See also ‘Preparing for Prison‘ above under ‘resources‘.
Useful Info: HMP Bristol – prison regime info. HMP Channings Wood – prison regime info. General Inside Prison Info.
Need help writing to a prisoner? Read this (pdf) – writing to prisoners
Contact BDS: bristolarresteesupport[at]riseup.net
or ring Sam Elliot on 07746741104
Stokes Croft Prisoners
Paddy Besiris c/o ABC
14 Robertson Road
Easton
Bristol
BS5 6JY
Pleaded guilty in May 2012 to violent disorder during the riots in Stokes Croft riots. Paddy was sentenced to 14 months, of which he will serve 7 months due to his early plea. He is a Greek socialist who was involved in various activist groups and recently moved from HMP Horfield after tying to unionise G-wing. Paddy appreciates letters, cards, newsletters and books.
Elijah Smith (‘General’ James Hutton) – A3186AM
HMP Dartmoor
Princetown
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6RR
Found guilty of violent disorder during riots in Stokes Croft and for incidents relating to 26th March 2011 in London. James was given 2 years for his offence in Bristol, 18 months for London case. The judge consolidated the two consecutive sentences to 3 years and gave James time allowed for being on remand and on tag/curfew. This comes off the 3 years hopefully. He welcomes any correspondence!
