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'Very visible police presence' on streets of Leeds as mass riot erupts

Sky News Thursday, 18 July 2024
'Very visible police presence' on streets of Leeds as mass riot eruptsA large number of police officers have been deployed to the Harehills area of Leeds, where riots broke out earlier on Thursday.
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News video: UK Leeds Riots: Rioters Torch Bus, Smash and Overturn Police Car with Pram and Rocks| Watch Video

UK Leeds Riots: Rioters Torch Bus, Smash and Overturn Police Car with Pram and Rocks| Watch Video 03:01

 A riot erupted in Leeds' Harehills area on Thursday evening, starting with a disturbance involving agency workers and children. The situation rapidly escalated, with rioters overturning a police car, setting a bus on fire, and causing widespread damage. Eyewitnesses reported violent scenes, with...

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