Sunderland man charged with violent disorder two years on from city riot
“We remain committed to identifying those involved in the disorder”
A man has been charged in connection with the widespread disorder which took place in Sunderland in August 2024.
Violence erupted in Sunderland on the evening of August 2, 2024, and mirrored similar shocking scenes across the country.
As investigations into the disorder has continued, Northumbria Police have today (September 17) confirmed Arron Wright, 27, was arrested at the Port of Tyne earlier this month on suspicion of riot.
Wright, of Wordsworth Avenue West in Houghton Le Spring, was charged with violent disorder on Tuesday, September 1 and appeared at South Tyneside Magistrate’s where he was bailed ahead of his court appearance next month.
A 19-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Barr, of Northumbria Police, said: "Two years on, we remain committed to identifying those involved in the disorder and ensuring they are held accountable for their actions.
"Our investigation remains ongoing, and we continue to pursue all available lines of enquiry to trace and locate outstanding suspects, no matter where they may be.
"I hope these arrests and this charge demonstrate that we will not stop in our efforts to bring those involved to justice."