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A man has denied a charge of arson during widespread disorder in the Harehills area of Leeds last summer.

Robert Lockwood, 59, of Brecon Approach in the city, is charged with arson of a bicycle, a roll of carpet and other items on July 18 last year.

He appeared briefly at Leeds Crown Court, where he entered a not guilty plea.

Lockwood was granted bail ahead of his trial which will be held on November 10.

Troubled flared in Harehills following social services’ involvement with a local family.

Harehills riot: Leeds man denies setting bike and roll of carpet on fire during night of unrest