Leeds man jailed for arson and violent disorder becomes 33rd person convicted over Harehills unrest
A man has become the 33rd person to be convicted for his part in the widespread disorder in Harehills in 2024.
Catalin Tiuga, aged 42, of Seaforth Place, Leeds, was jailed for four years today (Tuesday 2 December) at Leeds Crown Court after admitting offences of violent disorder and arson.
The offences took place on the evening of July 18, 2024, during which a double decker bus was set on fire and a police car overturned. The disorder erupted after police and social workers arrived at a house to remove children into care.
Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have been conducting wide ranging investigations into the disorder, using all technological tools available to investigators.
A number of appeals to identify suspects have also been made.
So far, detectives have made 86 arrests with 43 people charged as part of the ongoing investigation.
Senior officers have pledged the force will continue to do all it can to identify and bring all those responsible for the disorder to justice.