Hundreds of people gathered on the streets of Harehills last night after police attended an “ongoing disturbance” involving “agency workers and some children”.
Tensions escalated throughout the evening, as footage shows hundreds of people burning buses and other vehicles.
West Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “A crowd started to gather and more officers were requested to attend the area, where some pockets of disorder were occurring.
“More officers have been deployed to the area to assist with the management of this incident. Some road closures are also being implemented and people are advised to avoid the area at this time.
“No injuries have been reported and enquiries are ongoing at the scene.”
Here are 12 pictures showing the chaos and disorder.

1. Serious disorder in Harehills, Leeds
A night of chaos unfolded in Harehills on Thursday. | National World
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2. Serious disorder in Harehills, Leeds
Officers were first called to Luxor Street, Harehills, at about 5pm today to an “ongoing disturbance” involving “agency workers and some children”. | National World

3. Serious disorder in Harehills, Leeds
Crowds began to gather and more officers were requested to attend the area in Harehills, where some “pockets of disorder were occurring”, West Yorkshire Police said in a statement tonight. | National World

4. Serious disorder in Harehills, Leeds
The force has urged people to stay away from the area and stay indoors. | National World

5. Serious disorder in Harehills, Leeds
Footage and images from nearby streets now appear to show riot scenes unfolding and widespread chaos. | National World
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6. Serious disorder in Harehills, Leeds
The disorder has stretched to around the congested Compton Road area of the suburb. | National World