NEWS STORY : Josh Kellett of Southcroft in Washington Pleads Guilty to Involvement in Riots

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Josh Kellett, aged 29, of Southcroft in Washington has pleaded guilty to violent disorder as part of the rioting that took place in Sunderland at the weekend.

Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Barr, of Northumbria Police’s Major Investigation Team (MIT), said with reference to Kellett and two other rioters that “they should be ashamed of their actions and I am pleased that they have been convicted at court. A comprehensive investigation is well underway as we look to identify those responsible for the disorder and ensure they are faced with the full force of the law. We will continue to pursue every investigative avenue in order to bring justice against those involved, and further activity is planned.”

The court heard that Kellett, who is also known as Josh Major, was wearing a balaclava but was caught because of his distinctive tattoos and he had been videoed throwing rocks at police officers. Kellett was remanded in custody and will be sentenced later in the month.