Boy, 15, becomes first person charged with riot following nationwide disorder

The boy, from Sunderland, is accused of riot following disorder in his home city on August 2

People protest in Sunderland city centre on August 2 (Picture: Scott Heppell/PA)

A 15-year-old boy has become the first person to be charged with riot following the recent nationwide disorder.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear at South Tyneside Youth Court on Thursday where he will be asked to enter a plea to the charge.