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2024 - 7 - 18

Leeds in Chaos: From Pride Celebrations to Riots - What Happened in a Weekend

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Leeds experienced a rollercoaster weekend with Pride celebrations and shocking riots gripping the city. Find out how Leeds went from unity to chaos!

Leeds had a weekend like no other, starting with the city coming together for Pride celebrations. The council leaders and the LGBT+ champion led the way in embracing diversity and inclusion. However, the mood shifted dramatically when unrest broke out in the Harehills area, resulting in a police car being flipped over and a bus set on fire. The community that was united in Pride was now facing turmoil and uncertainty.

As authorities responded to the unrest on Luxor Street, calls for information on wanted individuals added to the tension. Ryan Murray and Joseph Sandford were sought after for serious assault, theft offenses, and failure to appear in court, intensifying the city's apprehension. Live updates and footage circulating on social media captured the chaos on the streets, urging people to stay indoors and stay safe.

In a significant turn of events, Leeds United announced their participation in Leeds Pride 2024, showcasing solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. The club's involvement as an Infrastructure Sponsor highlighted the importance of unity amid adversity. Meanwhile, the aftermath of the riots left a lasting impact on the city, prompting reflections on community resilience and the need for peace and cooperation.

The juxtaposition of Pride festivities and violent riots showcased the city's contrasting dynamics, emphasizing the importance of unity and understanding. Despite the challenges faced over the weekend, Leeds stood resilient, demonstrating the strength of its community spirit. As the city recovers from the events, it serves as a reminder of the power of coming together in celebration and in times of crisis.

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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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Bus set on fire and police car flipped over as unrest breaks out in ... (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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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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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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Wanted Appeal After Theft Offences and Failure to Appear in Court ... (West Yorkshire Police)

Thursday, July 18, 2024Police in Leeds are appealing for information to help locate wanted man Joseph Sandford.

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Harehills: Live updates riot scenes as people urged to stay at home ... (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Disorder and riot scenes are unfolding on Leeds streets as footage shows vehicles on fire and overturned following a police incident.

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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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 ...

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Leeds riots: Angry mob smashes up police car and bus set on fire as ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Angry rioting broke out in a Leeds suburb today as an angry group were seen smashing up a police car - with footage posted on social media showing large ...

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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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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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Police car flipped over and blaze started after riot breaks out in Leeds (iNews)

Police are clashing with rioters in a Leeds city centre suburb. Violence erupted in Harehills at about 5pm on Thursday after police officers were called to ...

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

Home secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the incidents being tackled by West Yorkshire Police in the Harehills area of Leeds.

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Bus damaged in fire and police car overturned during unrest in Leeds (Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Local residents have been warned to stay at home amid ongoing disorder in the Harehills area of Leeds.

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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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'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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Manhunt launched after attempted serious assault of Leeds police ... (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Ryan Murray, aged 38, also known as Ryan Dunwell, is wanted in connection with an attempted serious assault on a police officer which took place in Leeds ...

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Leeds riot: Vehicles set alight and police car overturned amid disorder (Evening Standard)

The Home Secretary condemned the 'shocking scenes and attacks' in Harehills on Thursday evening.

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Leeds latest news as Harehills clean-up begins after night of trouble (BBC News)

A clean-up operation is under way in Harehills as police begin to investigate after a night which saw a bus torched and a police car tipped over.

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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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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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'We're All Getting Attacked': How Disorder Broke Out in East Leeds (Novara Media)

Novara Media's north of England editor Craig Gent reports from Harehills, east Leeds, where residents fear miscommunication will inflame community ...

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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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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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Two Men Jailed for Rape and Sexual Assault Offences in Leeds (West Yorkshire Police)

Krubally and his co-defendant Ibrahim Kone, aged 24, of Moor Crescent Chase, Leeds, were both found guilty of offences following a trial at Leeds Crown Court ...

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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 riots: Everything we know as police begin investigations over ... (The Independent)

West Yorkshire Police confirmed no one was injured in the events and officers are urging people with information to come forward.

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

The BBC speaks to residents in Harehills after violence broke out in the Leeds suburb.

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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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We start this week in Middleton at St Cross Church on Acre Road which is holding a Summer Fayre on Saturday, 11am-2pm. Organisers promise tombola, raffle, ...

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