Rioting in Leeds 'shocking and disgraceful', says prime minister
Friday, 19 July 2024 () Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the "shocking and disgraceful" rioting in Leeds as he gave his full support to police in "taking the strongest possible action" against the troublemakers.
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Violence broke out in Leeds on Thursday night as rioters overturned a police car and set fire to a double-decker bus. The conflict arose after police were reportedly called to a 'disturbance' between 'agency workers and some children', amid claims workers were trying to take the youngsters into care.
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Conservative MP Robbie Moore has condemned the "deeply concerning" riots in Leeds. It comes as a police car was flipped over and a bus was set on fire at Harehills on Thursday as unrest broke out with hundreds of people gathering on the streets. The West Yorkshire Police have called it a “serious disorder incident”, urging residents to stay at home. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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 objects being thrown at police. Local authorities urged residents to stay home, while Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the disorder.
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A double-decker bus was set on fire in Harehills, Leeds, and police were 'forced to leave' as cars burned and missiles were thrown at their vehicles Wales Online Also reported by •Bristol Post •Tamworth Herald •BBC News
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