'I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder'
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Six people have been charged in connection with “disgraceful scenes” of violent disorder in Sunderland on Friday, Northumbria police have said.
A police office was looted and a Citizens Advice Bureau office set alight. The number of arrests made over the disorder is now 14, PA reported.
Four men aged 48, 41, 31 and 29, and one woman aged 43, have been charged with violent disorder.
A man aged 27 has been charged with one count of violent disorder and one count of burglary.
They will appear before magistrates on Monday.
Chief Superintendent Mark Hall, of Northumbria police, said: “We have made further arrests as our full investigation into Friday’s appalling incident continues.
“I would like to reassure the public that our investigative efforts will not stop and further arrests are expected in the coming days.
“We will absolutely not tolerate the behaviour seen in Sunderland city centre, now or ever, and will do our utmost to trace those responsible and have them brought to justice.”
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