A 21-year-old described as “the main instigator” of a large group pushing against a police line during riots in Middlesbrough has admitted throwing stones and rocks at officers.
Charlie Bullock pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Teesside Magistrates’ Court, which heard he was part of the “disorder which descended into violence”.
Heather Blair, prosecuting, said Bullock was wearing a black balaclava as he threw stones at police who were trying to control the group on Linthorpe Road.
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The court heard an officer took hold of him and he resisted, “kicking out and struggling”.
The officer took Bullock to the floor and was then surrounded by other members of the group who “repeatedly assaulted him” until other officers came to his aid.
The defendant was remanded in custody until Friday, when he will be sentenced at Teesside Crown Court.
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