A teenager accused of using racist language and encouraging people to smash up property while live streaming the Darlington disorder on TikTok has been remanded in custody.

Brandon Welch, 18, of Warkworth Way, Darlington, did not enter a plea to a charge of violent disorder when he appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court.

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The court heard he accepts filming some of the incident but denies being involved in it.

Welch is also accused of making plans to be involved in further disorder and is alleged to have been part of a Snapchat conversation called “Riots”.

Welch, who has no previous convictions, was remanded in custody until his next appearance at Teesside Crown Court on August 28.