Washington man first to plead guilty over role in riots for “Violent Disorder”, throwing stones at police
A Washington man is the first to plead guilty for his role in the Sunderland riots on Friday after he threw stones at police officers.
Josh Kellett, 29, of Southcroft, Washington, admitted the offence at South Tyneside Magistrates Court on Monday.
The court heard he was seen on footage throwing a stone towards police officers while part of a large group.
He was wearing a balaclava but was identified by his “distinctive tattoos,” it was said.
Kellett was remanded in custody until his sentencing at crown court on September 2, after a district judge said his case was “too serious for this court”.
