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Sunderland man becomes first to be convicted of riot following last month's nationwide disorder

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Kieran Usher , 32 , is the first adult to admit a charge of riot at Newcastle Crown Court .

He was seen on CCTV donning a face covering before encouraging others to participate in violence.

Usher was also caught on camera as part of a large mob throwing missiles at police officers.

He is due to be sentenced on 27 September and could face up to 10 years in prison.

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