He is also accused of attempting to kill an additional 10 people.
The judge allowed the suspect to be named after lifting reporting restrictions.
This came after misinformation spread online, claiming that the suspect in the case had links to Islam.
In recent days, mosques across the UK have been targeted by violent thugs.
Far-right figurehead Tommy Robinson has announced a number of demonstrations set to take place this weekend.
On Friday, chaos ensued in Sunderland after rioters set fire to a Citizens’ Advice building and a police station, while also flipping a car in the middle of the street.
On Saturday morning, locals were left to clean up the mess from the night before.
Brett Redmayne, 43, told PA: “The atmosphere around the city with the hundreds that showed up was one of support and unity.
“These people who rioted don’t speak for Sunderland and we are ashamed and embarrassed. This morning, though, we all wanted to show support and help clean the city.
“I saw smashed windows and glass, but the council had worked hard as well through the night to clean a lot up, credit has to go to Sunderland Council.”
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