Leeds riots update issued by police after officers 'attacked' on a night of carnage
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWest Yorkshire Police has issued an update after violent disorder broke out in a Leeds suburb on Thursday night (July 18). The force confirmed that "several" people have been arrested after officers were attack and vehicles were set on fire in the Harehills area of the city.
The disorder was sparked when social workers were met with "hostility" over a child protection matter, according to police. The force said officers were "attacked" and the social service staff involved in the incident had to be removed from the area for their safety.
The force then deployed "specialist public order officers", but also withdrew from the scene after coming under "a barrage of bricks and missiles from a large group". READ MORE: Leeds riots: Police cordon remains in place after night of violent disorder The force said the police were the "sole target" of the attacking group.
When officers later returned to the scene they were able to restore order, West Yorkshire Police said. Witnesses who filmed the events are now being asked to hand any footage over to the police.
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