John Kirtley was seen holding a blue flare, shouting “England ‘til I die” as he threw a beer keg at officers who were guarding a mosque in Sunderland on 2 August. Appearing at Newcastle ...

A man who took part in far-right disorder in Sunderland has admitted a charge of riot. John Kirtley was caught on camera taking part in the widespread rioting in the city on August 2 this year.

John Kirtley wore an England flag and was seen kicking at a line of police in riot gear. Credit: Northumbria Police A man who was filmed kicking out at police during widespread disorder in ...

John Kirtley, of Rutherglen Road in the city, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to the offence he committed on August 2. He had previously admitted a charge of violent ...

John Kirtley, who also threw a beer keg at officers, will be sentenced on 31 January. The work is due to begin next April to avoid disturbing birds that nest along the structure. The new all ...

A man who took part in far-right disorder in Sunderland has admitted a charge of riot. John Kirtley was caught on camera taking part in the widespread rioting in the city on August 2 this year.

John Kirtley, of Rutherglen Road in the city, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to the offence he committed on August 2. He had previously admitted a charge of violent disorder ...