At least ten people have been arrested and four people charged so far in relation to the disorder in Sutton.

David O'Neill, 22, from Brunswick Road, Sutton, appeared in court accused of throwing a brick at a female police officer during a near riot in the town centre.

The trained chef allegedly lobbed the brick at officers as up to 70 youths clashed with police in Sutton town centre on Monday, August 8.

He is said to have wrapped a scarf around his head before throwing a brick at the police community support officer as he advanced on him.

He did not enter a plea to charges of affray and racially aggravated behaviour causing harassment, alarm or distress.

He was one of few alleged rioters across London to be granted bail and will appear at Camberwell Green Magistrates Court on September 22.

He was released on condition he lives at home, wears an electronic tag, observes a curfew, reports daily to Sutton police station and does not wear a scarf or headgear.

David Brent, 19, of Nettlecombe Close, Sutton has been charged with assaulting police sergeant Mick Essien in Sutton High Street on August 8.