Man admits rioting during city's night of violence

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Image caption, Liam Doeg will be sentenced at a later date

A man has admitted rioting during a night of violence and attacks on police.

Liam Doeg was part of a mob in Sunderland that wreaked havoc on 2 August after an anti-immigration protest turned violent.

The 33-year-old, of Poplar House, previously admitted violent disorder and burglary but, appearing at Newcastle Crown Court on Thursday, he pleaded guilty to the more serious offence of rioting.

He was remanded into custody at HMP Durham to be sentenced on 4 November.

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