A judge has given the number of a local law firm to a man who live-streamed himself using racist language amid a riot outside an asylum hotel and told him to get a lawyer before his sentencing.

Judge Maurice Greene warned Aaron Johnson he was “in a serious position” after the 32-year-old from Stockport pleaded guilty to inciting racial hatred.

Manchester Magistrates’ Court previously heard he had repeatedly referred to migrants in a derogatory manner during a broadcast to “millions of people” during disorder in Stockport on 5 August.

Judge Greene adjourned his sentencing to 19 September.

Johnson, of Criterion Street, Stockport, admitted the charge earlier this month.

Magistrates were told he had also been aggressive to hotel staff, exposed residents to danger while using racist language and citing the Southport knife attack.

Misinformation spread online after the deaths of three young girls at a holiday club dance class on 29 July led to riots across the UK.

At Manchester Crown Court, Judge Greene told Johnson: “I really think you ought to have a solicitor so you can put your case and what you want to say.”

He remanded him into custody ahead of sentencing.