Second riot charge brought as disorder suspects await news on upgraded charges

A fire-damaged Citizen’s Advice Bureau office following riots in Sunderland Picture: Tom Wilkinson/PA

A second riot charge has been brought by police as violent disorder suspects across the country await news on whether they will be accused of the more serious offence.

Northumbria Police said on Friday that Kieran Usher had become their second suspect to be charged with riot in connection with disorder in Sunderland city centre on August 2.