Racist rioter who stopped drivers to ask if they were 'white' and 'English' jailed

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A racist who stopped cars at a riot in Middlesbrough to ask if the drivers were 'English' or 'white' has been jailed. Jake Wray, 23, took part in riots in his home town on August 4, with the judge calling his behaviour 'disgraceful'.

Wray, of Seaton Street in Middlesbrough, was sentenced to 38 months in prison after admitting violent disorder. This included pushing a flaming wheelie bin into police lines, attempting to light a car on fire, and taking part in racist chants.

The judge said that Wray's offending was violent and 'overtly racist'. At the time of the offences Wray was serving a 24-week suspended sentence for carrying a knife and spitting at a police officer. READ MORE: Bonfire Night horror as SIX people injured in hit and run on Manchester street One part of Wray's behaviour at the riot was circulated widely on social media and on national news channels after being filmed on a phone camera.

The footage was played to the court and showed Wray, identified by his red top and an England flag draped around his shoulders, stopping traffic.