More images released in hunt for Harehills disorder suspects
In total 78 people have been arrested in connection with the disorder, with 41 people have been charged, according to the force.
ACC Jones added: "We do not take the issuing of images lightly, particularly in this volume, but following the disorder we committed to the communities of Harehills that we would do everything in our power, using every available investigative tool, to bring those involved to justice and this is the next step in doing exactly that."
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