Middlesbrough, which has witnessed several episodes of discriminatory violence, is far from healed, say residents.

A man who assaulted a lone protester during riots in Middlesbrough “feared repercussions for the local mosque and Asian community” after the demonstration turned violent, a court heard.

Image blurred at request of police (Owen Humphreys/PA) A man who assaulted a lone protester during riots in Middlesbrough “feared repercussions for the local mosque and Asian community” after ...