Claudiu Gangal has been locked up for his role in the disorder

A Leeds man has become the latest to be jailed after admitting his part in the unrest in Harehills more than two years ago.

Claudiu Gangal, 25, of Dorset Road has been sentenced for his role in the disorder in July 2024.

Claudiu Gangal, 25, of Dorset Road, Leeds, has been jailed for his role in the Harehills unrest of July 2024 | West Yorkshire Police

placeholder image — Claudiu Gangal, 25, of Dorset Road, Leeds, has been jailed for his role in the Harehills unrest of July 2024 | West Yorkshire Police

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He appeared at Leeds Crown Court today (October 15) having previously pleaded guilty to one count of violent disorder. Gangal has been jailed for two years.

He is the 40th person convicted and sentenced at court as part of the continuing investigation into disorder in Harehills during the evening of 18 July into 19 July 2024.

So far 92 people have been arrested and 58 charged with offences.