Police are continuing to attend to a serious disorder incident in the Harehills area this evening.
A large number of public order officers have been deployed to the location in what remains an ongoing incident.
Officers wish to reassure residents police are responding to the disorder incidents which have taken place, and that appropriate specialist public order resources are attending.
Officers are also reviewing footage which has circulated on social media showing offending.
All criminal offences, including damage to vehicles from fire, will be fully investigated by detectives from Leeds CID and the force’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
Police want to make it very clear that the full weight of the law will be brought against those responsible.
Police can also confirm that no-one has so far been reported to have been hurt in the disorder and police are treating the matter as a serious public order incident.
Residents who have perhaps gathered to observe the incidents are asked to keep away from the disorder while officers manage the incident.
Police would strongly discourage residents from speculating on the cause of this disorder which police believe has been instigated by a criminal minority intent on disrupting community relations. Officers are aware of incorrect information circulating on social media suggesting persons potentially responsible.
Police said:
Members of the public who have reported incidents so far are thanked for their reports and officers want to encourage people to contact us with information and footage of offenders. A specialised website will be set up to allow these reports to be made will be set up and further details regarding this on this will follow.