Eleven people are appearing in magistrates' court
Mr Sanderson-Kirk says: “Officers were dealing with large scale violent disorder. Officers dealt with arson, throwing bricks and glass. A police helicopter observed a male entering Spellow Hub Library, which had previously been burnt out and looted.” The prosecution solicitor says one man was found inside the library carrying a computer monitor and adds: “Outside, the police found this defendant. He was wearing a balaclava and appeared to be profusely sweating.
The court hears that Wharton has 16 previous convictions for 26 offences, including robbery and burglary. His solicitor Mr Mirza says there will be no application for bail, and the case is sent to the crown for sentence on August 29. The defendant puts his hands up and says:“Am I allowed to speak?” Judge Boswell asks Mr Mirza to speak to his client, which he does at the back of court. The judge then tells him: “Mr Wharton, I am commiting your case for sentence to the crown court.
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