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A man has been charged as part of our ongoing investigation into the violent disorder in Tamworth.
Michael Blackford, 43, of Amington, Tamworth, has been charged with violent disorder.
We have now arrested 116 people and charged 48 with offences as part of our investigation into the disorder in Stoke-on-Trent on 3 August and Tamworth on 4 August.
Blackford has been remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at Stafford Crown Court on 11 October.