Piers Corbyn to stand trial for cop assaults in July 2024

The elder brother of former labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will have to wait until July 2024 to face trial for assaults on two cops outside BBC Broadcasting House. Piers Corbyn, 76, allegedly assaulted two police officers, Sam Baylis and Holly Ryan, by beating on 11 February 2023. The lockdown protestor and climate change denier also assaulted Chantelle Ansell-Viera by beating the same day, it is said. Appearing at Southwark Crown Court this afternoon (Wed), wearing a grey suit, red tie…