00:00A Stockton football hooligan who fled the UK after attacking police during riots in Middlesbrough has been jailed.
00:07Jamie Latham was arrested at Newcastle Airport after returning from Spain almost two years after the disorder.
00:14The 38-year-old admitted violent disorder at Teesside Crown Court.
00:18The court heard footage showed Latham leading a charge at officers, kicking police shields and punching one officer in the
00:25face.
00:26He had previously been convicted of offences linked to football disorder and was banned from attending matches.
00:34Judge Richard Bennett said Latham had played a leading role and was one of the main agitators.
00:41Latham was jailed for two years and nine months.
