Teen in court after Olympic torch grabbed
Published: 08:27, 21 July 2012
A spectator jumps from the crowd and attempts to grab the Olympic flame from torchbearer Anna Skora in Gravesend. Picture: BBC
A teenager has appeared in court after a spectator tried to grab the Olympic torch in Gravesend.
The 17-year-old was given bail after being charged with common assault, assaulting a police officer and a public order offence.
But magistrates at Medway Youth Court imposed three conditions on the Gravesend youngster: that he not intentionally be present at any Olympic or Paralympic Games; that he lives and sleeps at his home address and that he complies with the Young Offending Team.
It follows the dramatic flashpoint as the convoy entered the town yesterday.
A bystander dashed from the crowds and attempted to snatch the flame from Polish torchbearer Anna Skora.
The young man was quickly grappled away by Olympic officials running alongside the convoy.
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