Leeds Erupts in Violence: Multiple Arrests After Riots in Harehills
Police and council officials respond to severe disorder linked to a child protection case, with vehicles torched and officers attacked.
- Five individuals arrested and one charged with arson after riots in Harehills, Leeds.
- Disturbances began following hostility towards social workers handling a child protection issue.
- Police vehicles were overturned and a double-decker bus was set on fire during the chaos.
- Local leaders and the Roma community call for calm and an urgent review of the incident.
- Increased police presence and ongoing investigations aim to prevent further unrest.