Leeds, in West Yorkshire, has witnessed its streets engulfed in flames and violence as riots erupted in the multi-ethnic suburb of Harehills. The chaos, driven by violent mobs, forced police officers to flee after being targeted with bricks and other missiles. The unrest has escalated to the point where a double-decker bus was set on fire, adding to the scenes of disorder and destruction.

 

 

The disturbance began earlier in the evening when a dispute involving agency workers ignited violent resistance in the streets of Harehills. This neighborhood, known for its diverse population and high levels of unemployment, became the epicenter of lawless turmoil. Angry gangs flipped over a police car, and social media footage captured youths punching the vehicle's windows, throwing objects, and ultimately breaking into the car while others filmed the mayhem. One man was even seen using a child's scooter to hammer at the police car's windows before the rioters managed to overturn it.

 

The situation deteriorated further as locals shared videos of a double-decker bus set ablaze. Police officers, who had returned to the scene after the bus was torched, were again forced to flee for their lives. Darren Grimes, posting on X, commented, "Now @WestYorksPolice have been forced to LEAVE once AGAIN as cars burn and missiles are thrown at their vehicles. Lawless Leeds is burning. Britain is falling."

 

Harehills, with its large immigrant population primarily comprising British Asians of Pakistani origin, has long been characterized by cultural and ethnic diversity. The area’s history is marred by violent incidents and racial tensions, including the infamous Harehills Riot of 2001. This previous riot was triggered by the wrongful arrest of an Asian man and resulted in a six-hour confrontation with West Yorkshire Police, leading to the imprisonment of 26 individuals.

 

Tonight’s unrest adds to the troubled history of Harehills, highlighting ongoing issues within the community. The high levels of unemployment and underlying racial tensions continue to fuel discord, making it a hotspot for such violent outbreaks. The scenes of chaos, with police cars overturned, buses set alight, and officers fleeing for safety, underscore the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for addressing the root causes of such violence in the community.

 

 

Credit: Daily Express 2024-07-19

 

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I'm not sure how much more cultural enrichment the people of Leeds can take. Fortunately Rayner has a good heart and is going to ensure that every city gets their "fair share" of this type of thing. So for those jealous of Leeds, don't fear, the love and good will is going to be spread around and coming to a neighbourhood near you shortly.

 

Just keep repeating the mantra. "Diversity is our greatest strength". 

As an outsider who knows little about these events, it nonetheless appears that Nigel was correct again.

14 minutes ago, John Drake said:

As an outsider who knows little about these events, it nonetheless appears that Nigel was correct again.

 

Of course he was.

 

That's why he is labelled a Nazi, fascist, racist etc.

 

They can't argue against his position, so they demonize him instead. 

52 minutes ago, John Drake said:

As an outsider who knows little about these events, it nonetheless appears that Nigel was correct again.

He knows nothing about these events.

 

And the Daily Express are selective in what they want their readers to know.

 

Lots of ink expended talking about immigrants while skipping over the event that kicked this off ‘children being taken into care’.

 

 

38 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Lots of ink expended talking about immigrants while skipping over the event that kicked this off ‘children being taken into care’.

 

Social services were trying to remove a 7 month old baby that had sustained head injuries having apparently been dropped out of a window.

 

So presumably this is your excuse for the riots that ensued?

Yeah, nothing says "diverse population" like:

 

large immigrant population primarily comprising British Asians of Pakistani origin

Welcome to Britain 2024...

27 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Welcome to Britain 2024...

 

This is as good as it is going to get.   Wait until you see Britain 2029 after 5 years of Labour.   

Fake photo removed.

5 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I'm not sure how much more cultural enrichment the people of Leeds can take. Fortunately Rayner has a good heart and is going to ensure that every city gets their "fair share" of this type of thing. So for those jealous of Leeds, don't fear, the love and good will is going to be spread around and coming to a neighbourhood near you shortly.

 

Just keep repeating the mantra. "Diversity is our greatest strength". 

Yes indeed, the same faces everywhere.

34 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Welcome to Britain 2024...

Welcome to the eu 2024, nearly all the country's from the eu the same story.

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

Social services were trying to remove a 7 month old baby that had sustained head injuries having apparently been dropped out of a window.

 

So presumably this is your excuse for the riots that ensued?

So why the Express focus on immigrants and little if any information on the events surrounding the start of the riots?

 

 

7 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So why the Express focus on immigrants and little if any information on the events surrounding the start of the riots?

 

 

 

Perhaps because it wasn't a 7 month old infant who burned out the bus???

6 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So why the Express focus on immigrants and little if any information on the events surrounding the start of the riots?

 

 

 

Maybe they are not trying to justify/excuse the disgraceful scenes like you are?

 

We have due process in the UK. Whether they were rioting over child protection services, a late benefits payment or an incident thousands of miles away, it doesn't really matter. 

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

Social services were trying to remove a 7 month old baby that had sustained head injuries having apparently been dropped out of a window.

 

So presumably this is your excuse for the riots that ensued?

Jonny, do you have a link to the underlined statement?

6 hours ago, John Drake said:

As an outsider who knows little about these events, it nonetheless appears that Nigel was correct again.

And Enoch.

I see the people of Ireland are now moaning about immigration. Well, Ireland , this will be your country in 20 years - if not sooner !

Same <deleted> all over Europe.

Thanks merkel.

44 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So why the Express focus on immigrants and little if any information on the events surrounding the start of the riots?

 

 

It was your friend's setting light to the bus, was it not, and you will protect them, as usual....?

 

This is what Enoch envisaged, oh how right he was, and oh how wrong you are...........

 

19 minutes ago, transam said:

It was your friend's setting light to the bus, was it not, and you will protect them, as usual....?

 

This is what Enoch envisaged, oh how right he was, and oh how wrong you are...........

 

My friends transam?

 

If you have information on who torched the bus contact the Police, but don’t do so if you are simply dreaming up wild and baseless speculation.

2024 broken Britain and unfortunately it is going to get worse

12 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

My friends transam?

 

If you have information on who torched the bus contact the Police, but don’t do so if you are simply dreaming up wild and baseless speculation.

Your friends, meaning, you, protecting all of those foreign folk that have been let into the UK, and the offspring of, and you still want more to bring down the British way of life. I have read years of your anti-Brit stuff, plus I don't think you are British, are you.......😉

 

Enoch was 100% right, you are, 100% wrong.......

 

P.S. Your friends who torched the bus are that STUPID, they will be picked up in no time, they all have smartphones providing everything the police need...😆

 

54 minutes ago, transam said:

Your friends, meaning, you, protecting all of those foreign folk that have been let into the UK, and the offspring of, and you still want more to bring down the British way of life. I have read years of your anti-Brit stuff, plus I don't think you are British, are you.......😉

 

Enoch was 100% right, you are, 100% wrong.......

 

P.S. Your friends who torched the bus are that STUPID, they will be picked up in no time, they all have smartphones providing everything the police need...😆

Obviously you have some kind of delusion going on.

 

Not ‘my friends’, I’m not ‘protecting’, I, nor anyone I know ‘let anyone into the UK’, I don’t ‘want more’, I don’t ‘want to bring down the British way of life’, I’m not ‘anti-Brit’ and my nationality is non of your business.

Enoch was not 100% right and I’m not 100% wrong.

 

 

24 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Obviously you have some kind of delusion going on.

 

Not ‘my friends’, I’m not ‘protecting’, I, nor anyone I know ‘let anyone into the UK’, I don’t ‘want more’, I don’t ‘want to bring down the British way of life’, I’m not ‘anti-Brit’ and my nationality is non of your business.

Enoch was not 100% right and I’m not 100% wrong.

 

 

You forget, I don't forget your anti-Brit, foreigner protection posts from over the many years I have been reading here, and I am not the only one that has read your stuff.

 

But you carry on, it's what you do....

 

 

Just now, transam said:

You forget, I don't forget your anti-Brit, foreigner protection posts from over the many years I have been reading here, and I am not the only one that has read your stuff.

 

But you carry on, it's what you do....

 

 

Whatever it is that’s making you miserable today Transam, it’s not my fault.

Once you grasp that you’ll not waste anymore time with your baseless personal attacks.

 

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Whatever it is that’s making you miserable today Transam, it’s not my fault.

Once you grasp that you’ll not waste anymore time with your baseless personal attacks.

 

 

 

 

The only thing that has made me miserable today is you turning up on queue ready to back up your friends, same ol', same ol'............. 

 

I look forward to "your" new, fab, Gov sorting out the UK and your excuses for them.................😂

 

 

I watched the video and noticed that most of the people making trouble looked like middle eastern and African people! So much for the UK's open borders!! 😫

10 hours ago, John Drake said:

As an outsider who knows little about these events, it nonetheless appears that Nigel was correct again.

 

10 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

Of course he was.

 

That's why he is labelled a Nazi, fascist, racist etc.

 

They can't argue against his position, so they demonize him instead. 

According to the OP the population of the neighbourhood is primarily composed of British Asian.