A content creator who documents political demonstrations has spoken about the public's sense of feeling "unheard" following violent disturbances in which his spouse was attacked, and revealed that he understands the frustration.

Wesley Winter, who films protests across Britain, discussed the incidents during an appearance on GB News where he said: "When people don't have a solution, they're going to vent their anger."

The YouTuber's wife suffered an assault when disorder erupted in Southport last summer.

Winter has spent nearly 12 months documenting tensions at various demonstrations, capturing footage of confrontations between opposing groups whilst law enforcement attempts to maintain order.

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His most recent footage, titled "Epping Erupts", documented confrontations in Essex where approximately 100 demonstrators gathered.

The protest followed charges against a hotel resident for sexual assault, harassment and soliciting a minor for sexual activity.

The vlogger told GB News: "The idea of rioting is a bit of a phenomenon. Why does it turn into a riot when it often starts off peaceful?

"You have concerned locals coming out, again saying: ‘Protect the children.’ It’s a phrase we’re going to keep hearing for years to come, by the sounds of it.

"But I think what happens is, people get drawn to the violence when it does break out maybe it’s aggravated, who knows.

"But at the end of the day, people feel unheard. Not enough is getting done quickly enough. And when people don’t have a solution, they’re going to vent their anger."

Discussing his YouTube channel he said: "When I go out, it’s very run-and-gun, I speak to ordinary locals, whereas maybe the mainstream media will find a specific spokesperson someone proper, in a suit or whatever and that person ends up capturing the headlines.

"What I do is talk to the local people. They speak from the heart. They tell you what’s really going on in their communities.

"I don’t always know why things escalate into riots, but it does seem like outsiders latch onto the situation and use it as an excuse."

X | The riot broke out outside the Essex hotel

He added: "I think it’s a democratic right. Everyone can counter-protest. Everyone has the right to free speech."

During the Essex incident, protesters threw objects at a smaller contingent of Stand Up to Racism activists.

Several men assaulted police vehicles as officers withdrew, attempting to shatter windows whilst one individual climbed onto a van's roof.