Woman, three men and teen in court over riots

A police cordon in place on King Edward Street in Hull. Outside the Lush store, the colourful remnants of soaps and bath bombs can be seen on the ground.
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A clean-up operation took place after protests turned violent on 3 August

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Five more people have been charged with offences relating to disorder in Hull city centre.

Violence broke out on 3 August which saw clashes with police, fires being started and shops being looted, as well as attacks on vehicles and a mosque.

Jackie Miller, 57 and of South Garth in Little Weighton, has been charged with racially-aggravated public order.

Jarrod Farrah, 32 and of Portobello Street in Hull, was charged with violent disorder.

Both pleaded guilty and have been remanded to appear at Hull Crown Court on 21 August for sentencing.

Ben Chapman, 20 and of Stockleigh Close in Hull, and Joshua Hobman, 33 and of Wenlock Street in Hull, have both been charged with violent disorder.

A 13-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with violent disorder, two counts of burglary and three counts of criminal damage.

Mr Chapman and Mr Hobman appeared at Hull Magistrate's Court earlier.

Both were remanded to appear at the city's crown court on 22 August.

Officers continue to appeal for information over the Hull disorder and anyone with information should contact Humberside Police.

Riots were sparked in towns and cities across England following the fatal stabbings of three young girls in Southport on 29 July.

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