Hull man admits role in city centre violence

Police officers outside damaged shops in Hull city centre, following a riot on Saturday

Two men from Hull have appeared in court in connection with violent disorder in the city centre on Saturday.

Andrew Stewart, 37, of Anlaby Road, pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful violence at Hull Magistrates Court earlier.

Stewart was remanded in custody to appear before Hull Crown Court for sentencing on 30 August.

A 36-year-old man pleaded not guilty to the same offence.

The second man also pleaded not guilty to a separate incident on Sunday of assault, possession of an offensive weapon and using threatening words or behaviour in east Hull.

He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at the crown court on 30 August.

Police officers were attacked as trouble flared in the city centre on Saturday following demonstrations involving anti-immigration protesters.

Cars were damaged, shops looted and fires started around the city centre.

On Monday, Humberside Police said 11 officers had been injured during the violence and a total of 29 people arrested.

Follow the latest updates and reaction to the disorder.

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