Teen seen ‘celebrating’

A teenager seen “celebrating” after throwing an object which hit a police officer during riots in Darlington has pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

Cole Stewart, 18, of Victoria Road, Darlington, was remanded in custody to be sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on Friday.

A district judge heard the defendant, who had bruises on his face when he appeared at Teesside Magistrates Court, was seen “throwing objects at police” during the disorder on Monday.

Heather Blair, prosecuting, said an officer “felt a sharp blow to his wrist” from an object believed to be thrown by Stewart, who was then seen “celebrating with his arms in the air”.

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