Springwell man to appear in court today over Sunderland riots

A Springwell man is set to appear in court today in connection with the Sunderland riot of Friday, August 2nd.

A statement says; “Our investigation into the disgraceful scenes witnessed last Friday evening continues with 16 people having so far been arrested in connection with the disorder.

Yesterday, six suspects appeared in court charged with various offences.

Today, a seventh suspect – Bradley Makin, 21, from the Springwell area of Sunderland – will appear before magistrates in South Tyneside charged with violent disorder, as well as two counts of possessing a Class A drugs.

Every community across Northumbria will have been affected in some way by the appalling scenes witnessed on Friday evening.

We’d like to reassure the public that a comprehensive investigation is well underway as we look to identify those responsible and ensure they are faced with the full force of the law.

If you were involved in the violent scenes, it may well be your door that we turn up to next.”