Disorder has broken out in the Harehills area of Leeds, with police currently dealing with the ongoing situation. The West Yorkshire Police were originally called to Luxor Street after reports of a disturbance at around 5 pm BST, although further pockets of disorder have since surfaced. Video footage shared on social media shows large crowds of people on the streets, with a police car being attacked and flipped onto its roof.
In response, the police have stated that they are sending more officers to the area to help manage the situation. They have also implemented road closures and are urging people to stay away from the Harehills area. Thankfully, there have been no reports of injuries at this time.
The West Yorkshire Police have issued a statement regarding the ongoing situation in Leeds, advising people to avoid the area to reduce the risk of further problems. As the situation develops, additional measures may be put in place to keep the public safe.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the police. Authorities are still investigating the matter and are working to restore order in the Harehills area. Furthermore, witnesses of the incident are asked to help provide investigators with more information that may be critical in the case.
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