A man has been charged with violent disorder and arson in relation to the riots in Leeds earlier this week.
Riots in the Harehills area of Leeds allegedly began on Thursday after social services in the city removed all four children from a family.
The disorder saw a bus set alight by the rioters. Tonight, West Yorkshire Police have charged a man in connection with the fire.
Iustin Dobre, aged 37, of Clifton Mount, Harehills, Leeds, has been charged with violent disorder and arson reckless as to endanger life.
He has been remanded to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Monday (July 22).
During the disorder in Leeds on Thursday night, a bus was set on fire. Tonight police have charged a man in connection with the fire
Earlier today, officers arrested a further five people on suspicion of violent disorder. They remain in police custody at this time.
Four people who were initially arrested in connection with the violent disorder have been bailed pending further investigation.
Yesterday evening, a vigil was held in Harehills which passed off peacefully. There was an arrest of a woman on suspicion of a public order offence, she was released and given a conditional caution.
An increased police presence remains in place in the area and will do so over the coming days.
