A double decker bus and police cars have been torched amid the violent scenes in Leeds
Riot police were pelted by a large mob during scenes of intense disorder and violence in Leeds tonight. Shocking footage shared on social media captured a huge crowd jeering and launching objects at officers clad in riot gear. Amid the turmoil, a fire blazed in the street while a double-decker bus was engulfed in flames. Horrific videos posted to the internet show a mass of people gathering and smashing up windows of police vehicles.
The agency workers and children were taken to a safe place, and more officers were requested to attend the area. Helicopters have also been seen over the area. West Yorkshire Police said: 'At 5pm today , police were called to an ongoing incident at an address in Luxor Street, Harehills.' Officers attended and found an ongoing disturbance which involved some agency workers and some children.
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