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Middlesbrough mother and daughter cried together in court

Grandmother Amanda Walton, 52, of Ashling Way, Middlesbrough, and Megan Davison, a 24-year-old mother of two, were remanded in custody following a hearing at Teesside Magistrates' Court.

Walton, who was walking her dog, is accused of throwing a stone at a building on August 4 as a jeering mob marched along Parliament Road.

The consequences of the violent riots in MiddlesbroughThe consequences of the violent riots in Middlesbrough (Image: The Northern Echo, contributor)

She is also accused of damaging a car's wing mirror.

Walton was with her daughter, who allegedly repeatedly jumped onto the roof of the same parked car.

No objections were raised during the hearing.

Car damaged during violent riots in MiddlesbroughCar damaged during violent riots in Middlesbrough (Image: The Northern Echo, contributor)

District Judge Marie Mallon remanded both men in custody and ordered them to appear before Teesside Crown Court on August 29.

Meanwhile, Davison's partner Jake Wray, who lives with her in Seaton Street, Middlesbrough, appeared in a neighbouring courtroom and was charged with violent disorder and wilful arson.


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Wray is accused of stopping cars during the riots in Middlesbrough to ask whether the driver was white or English.

The 23-year-old is also accused of setting fire to a garbage can during the riots in the city center.

He made no confession but indicated he would deny the offences. District Judge Helen Cousins ​​remanded him in custody and ordered him to appear at Teesside Crown Court on August 29.

As he was led away from the dock, he said to the people in the gallery: “Tell Megan I love her.”