In a series of violent protests across the UK, right-wing demonstrators clashed with police in response to recent high-profile incidents involving Muslim men. The unrest erupted following the sentencing of seven Muslim men in Leeds forraping British girls. Demonstrators chanted "Pedo Muslims off our streets" as tensions soared. Meanwhile, disturbing footage from Stoke shows Muslim men armed with machetes. As Britain grapples with this turmoil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns far-right hatred and promises to bolster police powers. Watch our detailed coverage and analysis of these unfolding events.
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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
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
Firefighters were called to reports of explosions near the O2 Centre in London - which was part of a "pre-planned filming event" but "spread out of control". Sky News
Crowds have lined the streets to pay respect to Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow ahead of his funeral in Pontefract. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn