15 year-old convicted for violent disorder in the North East
Police say their investigations continue.
A 15-year-old boy has become the first child to be convicted for his part in violent disorder in Sunderland, Northumbria Police said.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested on Friday morning as part of a round of early-morning raids across Sunderland.
He appeared at South Tyneside Youth Court on Saturday where he admitted one charge of violent disorder and the burglary of a business, after stealing from a vape shop.
He will next appear at South Tyneside Youth Court on Thursday.
Meanwhile Philip Cawthorne, of Southend Road, Sunderland, was charged with one count of violent disorder and appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Saturday, where he pleaded guilty to his role in the disorder.
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on August 20 to be sentenced.
Jack Fowler, 24, of Beaumont Terrace, Newcastle, has been charged with one count of violent disorder and will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Monday morning.
Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Barr, of Northumbria Police's major investigation team, said: "Now, just over a week on, we know all too well the effects those appalling scenes have had on our communities across the North East.
"A thorough investigation has been well under way as we look to identify those responsible and ensure they are met with the full strength of the law. We will not tolerate the behaviour we saw in Sunderland city centre on Friday August 2."
Mr Barr added: "I'm sure we're making it extremely clear by now that we will relentlessly pursue offenders who were involved - as we've managed to secure nearly a dozen convictions in a matter of days.
"As a force, we are prepared to use every avenue available to us to ensure we identify perpetrators and put them where they belong - before the courts.
"This should also act as a stark warning to anyone who thinks we will not look to arrest, charge and place those under 18 before the courts in connection with their roles in the disorder - you should think again."