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'Very visible police presence' on streets of Leeds after mass riot erupts with vehicles overturned and set on fire
Footage taken in the aftermath of the unrest in the Harehills area of the city on Thursday night shows the charred wreckage of vehicles, as the "shocking" violence is condemned by the home secretary and investigators vow to catch the perpetrators.
Rioting in Leeds saw a double-decker bus set on fire, a police car overturned, rocks thrown and residents told to stay indoors as police flooded the area.
Footage taken in the aftermath of the violence in the Harehills area of the city showed the charred wreckage of vehicles.
Police remained at the scene on Friday after the previous night's trouble that has been condemned by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
There were no injuries reported in the unrest, which police believe was "instigated by a criminal minority intent on disrupting community relations".
Ms Cooper, who represents a West Yorkshire constituency, said in a post on X: "I am appalled at the shocking scenes and attacks on police vehicles & public transport in Leeds.
"Disorder of this nature has no place in our society."
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said she was "absolutely appalled by the violent and thoughtless actions witnessed in Harehills last night".
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'Very visible police presence' on streets of Leeds after mass riot erupts with vehicles overturned and set on fire
Footage taken in the aftermath of the unrest in the Harehills area of the city on Thursday night shows the charred wreckage of vehicles, as the "shocking" violence is condemned by the home secretary and investigators vow to catch the perpetrators.
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