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Riot racism hearing over 'white' driver checks


Police were attacked and cars and homes damaged during violence in Middlesbrough on 4 August

The sentencing of a man who stopped motorists to check if they were "white" during anti-immigration disorder has been delayed so a court can determine if his actions were racist.

Jake Wray, 23, was seen asking drivers if they were "white" or "English" during violent protests in Middlesbrough on 4 August, Teesside Crown Court heard.

He has admitted violent disorder but claimed he was trying to warn drivers they could be attacked if they continued down the road, the court heard.


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