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Chaos in Leeds: Riot Breaks Out, Police Car Flipped, and Bus Set Ablaze

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Chaos erupted in Leeds as a riot broke out in the Harehills area, resulting in a police car being flipped over and a bus being set on fire. Residents were urged to stay at home as images of vehicles on fire flooded social media. The West Yorkshire Police responded to the incident that led to vehicles being torched, creating a scene of mayhem in the city. Authorities were quick to address the ongoing disturbance on Luxor Street, urging the public to steer clear of the area.

In a surprising turn of events, amidst the turmoil, the Leeds community came together for Pride celebrations over the weekend. Despite the unrest, the city geared up for a weekend of unity and celebration. Additionally, six individuals were recently jailed for their involvement in a £1m cannabis farm in Leeds. The crackdown on illegal activities highlighted the city's commitment to upholding the law.

On a lighter note, Leeds United showed their support for the LGBTQ+ community by joining the Marching Out Together event at Leeds Pride 2024. The club's participation as an Infrastructure Sponsor emphasized inclusivity and diversity in the city. It was a moment of unity amid the recent upheaval, showcasing the city's resilience and solidarity.

As tensions simmered down, concerns were raised about the stability of Leeds with former legend Danny Mills expressing doubts about Brenden Aaronson's potential move to the city. The football buzz added another layer of intrigue to the city's dynamic atmosphere. Meanwhile, Mateo Joseph eagerly anticipated the start of the season, gearing up for exciting times at Leeds United. The forward's enthusiasm echoed the spirit of optimism and anticipation permeating through the city.

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Police car turned over and vehicles set alight in disorder in Leeds (The Guardian)

People told to stay at home due to unrest in Harehills area of West Yorkshire city.

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Bus set on fire and police car flipped over as riot breaks out in Leeds ... (Sky News)

Unrest broke out in the Harehills area of Leeds Thursday evening, leading to a police car being flipped over and a bus being set on fire.

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Disorder in Leeds as residents urged to stay away (RTE.ie)

Images on social media have shown vehicles on fire, including a bus. According to West Yorkshire Police, officers were called to an incident at an address in ...

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Leeds comes together for Pride this weekend (Leeds City Council News)

Earlier this week, the leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, deputy leader, Councillor Jonathan Pryor, and LGBT+ champion, Councillor Hannah ...

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Six Jailed After £1m Cannabis Farm Found in Leeds (West Yorkshire Police)

Thursday, 18 July 2024 Six men have been jailed for more than 13 years after they were convicted of being involved in a £1m cannabis farm in Leeds.

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Join Marching Out Together at Leeds Pride 2024 - Leeds United (Leeds United)

The club will be an Infrastructure Sponsor for the event, which is now in its 19th year and continues to grow year on year, with over 70,000 people attending in ...

Authorities responding to unrest on Luxor Street in Harehills area of ... (Crisis24)

Authorities responding to unrest on Luxor Street in Harehills area of Leeds, UK, as of evening July 18. Public asked to avoid area.

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Statement: Large Police Presence in Harehills, Leeds (West Yorkshire Police)

At 5pm today (Thursday), police were called to an ongoing incident at an address in Luxor Street, Harehills. · Officers attended and found an ongoing disturbance ...

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'Revolving door' - Leeds legend concerned USMNT's Brenden ... (Goal.com)

Brenden Aaronson is reportedly ready to embrace a second chance at Leeds, but Danny Mills is not convinced the USMNT star wants Championship football.

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Mateo Joseph: I can't wait for the season to start - Leeds United (Leeds United)

The forward was notably on song in the club's Emirates FA Cup tie away at Stamford Bridge, netting a brace against Chelsea before grabbing a maiden Sky Bet ...

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Harehills: Bus on fire and police car overturned in disorder (BBC News)

West Yorkshire Police say disorder broke out after officers were called to the area on Thursday.

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Wanted Appeal After Attempted Serious Assault on Constable, Leeds (West Yorkshire Police)

Thursday, July 18, 2024Police in Leeds are appealing for information to help locate wanted man Ryan Murray.Murray, aged 38, also known as Ryan Dunwell, ...

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'Very visible police presence' on streets of Leeds after mass riot ... (Sky News)

Unrest broke out in the Harehills area of Leeds on Thursday evening, leading to a police car being flipped over and a bus being set on fire.

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Riots break out in UK's Leeds, bus set on fire, police car overturned (India Today)

Riots broke out in Leeds's Harehills area with a bus being set on fire and several people throwing debris at it. The windows of a police car were smashed ...

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Harehills: Bus on fire and police car overturned in disorder (BBC News)

West Yorkshire Police say officers are responding to a "serious public order incident" in the Harehills area.

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'Pride' bus to join the parade in Leeds | First Bus North England News (First Bus North England News)

Special discounted ticket for all-day travel across West Yorkshire to support festival-goers and families.

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Riot in Leeds as police car overturned, bus torched and fires in ... (The Independent)

Home secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the 'shocking scenes and attacks' in the Harehills area of Leeds.

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Leeds riots: Bus set on fire, police car overturned. What's happening ... (Hindustan Times)

Leeds violence: The riots started in Harehills where people flipped over a police car and also burnt down a bus. | World News.

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Police cars flipped, bus on fire: What's behind the riots in UK's Leeds? (Firstpost)

The UK police are dealing with a 'serious disorder incident' as several hundred locals, some of whom were wearing masks, fought with the cops and threw ...

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Order restored in the UK city of Leeds after overnight unrest (ABC News)

Officials in the northern English city of Leeds say order has been restored after a night of unrest that began when police and local government workers ...

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Man Due In Court Charged Over Murder Of Woman In Leeds (West Yorkshire Police)

Friday, July 19, 2024A man is due to appear in court charged with murder over the death of a woman in Leeds.Steven Francis, aged 59, of Kingston Terrace, ...

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Leeds riots: What sparked the night of violent disorder? (The Independent)

A statement from West Yorkshire Police said: “We want to make it very clear that the full weight of the law will be brought against those responsible. “ ...

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Romanians Appear To Be Involved In Mass Riot In Leeds (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

An overnight mass riot in the British city of Leeds has been quelled, police said early on July 19, after a police car was overturned and a bus was set on ...

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Moment cops FLEE from jeering Leeds riot mob after 'kids being ... (The Irish Sun)

THIS is the moment cops fled from a jeering riot mob after chaos was reportedly sparked by "kids being taken into care".Hundreds of thugs wreaked havo.

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Leeds: Arrests promised after 'night of chaos' in Harehills (BBC News)

Leading figures in West Yorkshire have said they expect arrests to be made after violence broke out in a Leeds suburb. A police car was flipped and a bus ...

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Several arrests made over rioting in Leeds - as police issue details ... (Sky News)

Amid concerns trouble could flare again over the weekend, senior officers said "a significant policing presence" would remain in the Harehills area and ...

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Leeds: Arrests made after 'night of chaos' in Harehills (BBC News)

A police car was flipped and a bus was torched during the disorder in the Harehills suburb of the city.

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'We're in it together': how unrest in Leeds escalated – and was defused (The Guardian)

Night that began with flipped car, fires and police in retreat ended with residents bringing water in wheelie bins to douse flames.

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Leeds: Harehills residents condemn 'out of control' disorder (BBC News)

Just hours previously, hundreds of people had flooded the area's main road, Harehills Lane, with police vehicles damaged and a double-decker bus torched. The ...

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'I haven't seen anything like this here': Police car flipped and ... (The Irish Times)

A police car was flipped on its side and a bus set alight after unrest broke out in Leeds in the UK on Thursday evening and residents were advised to stay ...

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Leeds riot update as 'several' arrested after officers ATTACKED in ... (The Irish Sun)

COPS have given a Leeds riot update - with "several" arrested and officers ATTACKED in chaos "sparked by kids being taken into care".Hundreds of thugs.

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Leeds: Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visits city after unrest (BBC News)

Ms Cooper said: "I've been talking to West Yorkshire Police officers and also to local community leaders about the action they are taking in response to these ...

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Leeds: Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visits city after unrest (BBC News)

The Home Secretary has branded violent disorder that broke out on the streets of Leeds as "audacious criminality". Five people have been arrested after ...

Joint statement on behalf of Leeds City Council and the Romanian ... (Leeds City Council News)

Today, representatives of the Roma community met with Leeds City Council to express their concerns about a family matter yesterday (18 July 2024).

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Order restored in the UK city of Leeds after overnight unrest (The Associated Press)

Officials in the northern English city of Leeds say order has been restored after a night of unrest that began when police and local government workers ...

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'There are children in there': moment councillor stops violence ... (The Guardian)

As violence and unrest broke out across Leeds on Thursday night, Mothin Ali, a Green party councillor in Harehills, made a plea to rioters to stop.

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Leeds council conducting 'urgent review' of 'family matter' that ... (Sky News)

On Thursday evening, a riot broke out in the Harehills area of Leeds that saw police pelted with rocks and bottles, a force vehicle flipped over and a bus ...

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