Rock star son admits demo violence

Charlie GilmourGilmour pleaded guilty at Kingston Crown Court
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Charlie Gilmour, son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, has pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder over an attack on a convoy of cars containing Prince Charles.

Gilmour, of West Sussex, was accused of throwing a bin at the convoy during a protest over increased student fees in London on 9 December.

He was also accused of sitting on a royal protection officer’s car.

The prince and Duchess of Cornwall were travelling to the Royal Variety show.

Gilmour, 21, of Billinghurst, was warned he could face a jail term after admitting the offence but he was granted bail until 8 July to give him time to complete Cambridge University exams.

He entered a non-specific guilty plea during a hearing at Kingston Crown Court but has yet to specify whether he admits leaping on the bonnet of the car carrying royal protection officers.

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