Teenage rioter charged over Facebook posting

A sixteen year old boy has been charged over a Facebook posting calling on people to riot.

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Published 25 August 2011 3:33pm

Updated 26 August 2013 9:20am

Source: SBS, BBC

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A boy who admitted posting comments on Facebook inciting the recent riots in Britain is thought to be the first minor involved to have his identity revealed.

Johnny Melfah has pleaded guilty to encouraging theft and criminal damage at Worcester Youth Court.

The decision follows a call by the British Home Secretary to name young offenders.

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