The CPS said the teenager – who cannot be named for legal reasons – is due to appear at South Tyneside youth court on Thursday, where he will be asked to enter a plea. Rioting is an offence that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, double that of a charge of violent disorder.
Bridget Phillipson: Private schools closing because they’re not attractive enough to students
Several private schools have already cited Labour’s VAT tax raid as a factor in their decisions to close. Asked if she saw recent shutdowns as a possible downside of the policy, the Education Secretary suggested that the trend was being driven by a failure to attract enough students, and “big budget shortfalls”.
Israel cannot achieve any more in Gaza, says US
Benjamin Netanyahu’s forces have severely diminished Hamas but will not be able to eliminate the terror group entirely, according to senior American officials who spoke to The New York Times prior to the negotiations in Doha on Thursday.
A-Level results day
Kherri French and Yasmin Hanachova react as they receive their A-level results CREDIT: Dinendra Haria/LNP
It’s A-Level results day, and pupils have defied expectations with 5,000 more A*s than last year. After all your hard work, we hope you achieved your required grades and are excited to set off for university – but no matter what your results or next step, here are some articles to advise or inspire you.
Evening Briefing: Today’s essential headlines
Matthew Perry | At least one person has been arrested in connection with the death of the Friends actor, US media has reported.