Council to review 'family matter' that sparked Leeds riot - as home sec condemns 'audacious criminality'
Friday, 19 July 2024 () Leeds City Council has said it is conducting an "urgent review" of a "family matter" that sparked rioting in the Harehills area.
Police have been dealing with mass disorder in Leeds after a disturbance at a property spilled out onto the street. Speaking in West Yorkshire today, home secretary emphasised importance of the perpetrators feeling ''full force of the law''. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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".. Sky News
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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On the corner of a street in Harehills, a crowd of people gathered around the charred shell of what was once a double-decker bus. The smell of smoke hung in the.. Sky News
Major riots in Leeds as protesters overturn police vehicle and set double-decker bus on fire. West Yorkshire Police respond to the ongoing incident on Luxor... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Bristol Post
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