Kirtley, who was seen draped in an England flag, also shouted "Come on this ... The court was told Kirtley, of Rutherglen Road, Sunderland, was sorry for his actions and to the people he hurt.

A rioter who repeatedly attacked police while draped in an England flag during a night of disorder in Sunderland has been jailed.

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John Kirtley was a leading figure in the Sunderland riot, a court heard A rioter who repeatedly attacked police while draped in an England flag during a night of disorder has been jailed for ...

Kirtley, from Sunderland, admitted rioting, with a judge saying he "brought shame" on himself and the St George's flag. Judge Robert Spragg said Kirtley was a "leading member" of a group throwing ...