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BBC News
7 hours ago
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Police seek 12 more suspects in Harehills disorder investigation
Police investigating last summer's disorder in Harehills have released images of a further 12 suspects they want to flared in the Leeds suburb on 18 July 2024 after police were called to assist social workers taking four children into emergency foster took to the streets as violence took hold, culminating in a police car being flipped over and a double-decker bus set alight."Anyone who engaged in the lawless behaviour we saw in Harehills must be aware that their actions on that day have consequences," said West Yorkshire Police's Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Jones. A total of 77 arrests have been made in connection with the unrest, according to a force spokesperson, with the 23 people convicted sentenced to a combined 39 years in jail."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," said Asst Ch Const Jones."Residents have consistently told us they want to see the people involved face those consequences." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Bottles and smoke flares thrown in hotel protest
Bottles and smoke flares have been thrown towards police vehicles during a protest at a hotel used to house asylum seekers. Hundreds of people have gathered at the site of the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, after a protest was organised for 18:00 BST. The disorder followed the arrest and charge of an asylum seeker on suspicion of alleged sexual assaults in the town. Essex Police announced it would enforce a Section 60AA order until Monday - to require the removal of face coverings - after unrest at the site on Thursday, which saw three arrests. Demonstrators chanted "send them home" and "save our kids", as projectiles were thrown towards police vans blocking the entrance to the hotel. A small number of protesters wore balaclavas and face coverings during the protest. The Section 60AA order comes after police said a protest on Thursday saw people wearing face coverings and "committing serious acts of disorder". A spokesperson for the force added: "We will deal robustly and quickly with anyone intent on coming into Epping to commit selfish criminal behaviour. "The right to peaceful protest is protected by law and allows everyone freedom of expression, but this must be done respectfully and if there is a risk to public order we will act appropriately." The order was in place around Epping including its tube station. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Related internet links Essex Police
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Protesters gather in Epping as bottles and flares are thrown
Bottles and smoke flares have been thrown towards police vehicles during a protest at a hotel used to house asylum of people have gathered at the site of the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, after a protest was organised for 18:00 disorder followed the arrest and charge of an asylum seeker on suspicion of alleged sexual assaults in the Police announced it would enforce a Section 60AA order until Monday - to require the removal of face coverings - after unrest at the site on Thursday, which saw three arrests. Demonstrators chanted "send them home" and "save our kids", as projectiles were thrown towards police vans blocking the entrance to the hotel. A small number of protesters wore balaclavas and face coverings during the Section 60AA order comes after police said a protest on Thursday saw people wearing face coverings and "committing serious acts of disorder".A spokesperson for the force added: "We will deal robustly and quickly with anyone intent on coming into Epping to commit selfish criminal behaviour."The right to peaceful protest is protected by law and allows everyone freedom of expression, but this must be done respectfully and if there is a risk to public order we will act appropriately."The order was in place around Epping including its tube station. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Schoolchildren brawl chaos as thug stamps on boy's head in Birmingham city centre scraps
Sick footage captured the moment thugs kicked and stamped on a teen's head after mass brawls between schoolchildren erupted in Birmingham city centre. Footage seen by BirminghamLive showed dozens of schoolkids running wild around Cathedral Square and in nearby streets on Friday, July 18. Multiple fights broke out around Colmore Row, with punches and kicks flying in from all angles. READ MORE: Man assaulted in 'harrowing' attack as police issue warning over footage At one stage, a lad was brutally kicked by several attackers as he lay helpless on the ground, trying to shield his face - before his head was stamped on. Footage, shared online, also showed a gang of lads unloading vicious punches on teens cornered against a door. West Midlands Police said two people were arrested on suspicion of robbery following the chaos. Officers said they were aware of footage circulating on social media and vowed to track down those involved. A force spokesperson told BirminghamLive: "We are aware of the scenes of disorder in the city centre on Friday, July 18. "A dispersal order was put in place and two arrests were made for robbery as we cleared the area of anti-social behaviour. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp "We are aware of footage circulating on social media and we're carrying out an investigation to identify who was involved. This includes working closely with our partners. "This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated. "We will make sure those who think otherwise will be dealt with robustly. "Anyone who can help with our investigation is asked to get in touch with us by calling 101 quoting log 3043 of July 18."
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Harehills problems 'glossed over' a year on from disorder
A year after disorder in a Leeds suburb saw a double-decker bus torched and a police car flipped, a councillor who helped quell the unrest has called for "real structural change" to prevent a erupted in Harehills on 18 July 2024 after police assisted social workers taking four children into emergency foster people reacted angrily to the children being taken away, a police car was flipped over before hundreds took to the streets - forcing officers to and Harehills councillor Mothin Ali said "structural problems" led to the violent disorder."We are in communities that are deprived, that are struggling with poverty, that are struggling with lack of opportunities", he told the BBC."We need to get to the bottom of it; there are communities coming in new to England, Harehills has always been a stepping stone, but they are not being given the support to integrate into society."If we are not integrating people who are struggling or marginalised into society then we are not giving people adequate opportunities."There is going to be reoccurrence of these problems". On Foundry Approach, where the bus was torched just feet away from shops and tightly packed terraced homes, physical scars of the disorder fire-damaged pavement and road is yet to be re-tarmacked, while Miller Owolo Kadiri is still waiting for the signage above his off-licence to be said he had been trying to source money "to hide the scars of what happened", but had so far been Kadiri said "by the grace of God" the flames did not spread inside his business of 13 years, but the damage left other scars for the 54-year-old who told of his "shock and depression" about what happened in the immediate aftermath."I was really traumatised for two months before I could get myself back," he said. Twelve months on, the BBC also revisited Saad Siddique, who owns a phone repair shop on Harehills 33-year-old, who still lives locally with his family, said he too was regularly reminded of what bins set alight outside his shop had yet to be replaced, he said."Since that point I have to deliver mostly, people don't come into my shop anymore. They are scared."I want my Harehills back in a normal position it used to be two years ago."Another shop owner, who asked to remain anonymous, said business was getting "harder and harder because of the reputation".John White, who runs a domestic appliance repairs business further down the high street, previously criticised a lack of community cohesion in the area, thought to be one of the most diverse in Leeds.A year on, he said little had changed."This could be a really good place if everybody got on together," said the 61-year-old. Daniel Balaz, a community director of Connecting Roma, an organisation which supports Yorkshire's Roma community, has organised an evening of "dialogue, healing and collective repair"."It is confusion that we are dealing with here", he said."I think very much the key is bringing the right information, sharing the code of conduct of police, social services, processes, legislations, rights and laws that professionals are using to be able to enter homes and engage families."We do not agree with rioting or displaying violence, what we want is really to empower the community and make them feel safe."We want to find out what the community actually feels a year on, we can start building these relationships and building bridges." West Yorkshire Police said 23 people had now been convicted and sentenced to more than 39 years in prison in total for their roles in the cases were currently in the court system, a force spokesperson added, while "substantial work" had been carried out "to help communities recover".Last August, West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said she would ask West Yorkshire Police Chief Constable John Robins to share his "reflections and learning" about the believes the discussions should be more open."They did an investigation and it felt like it was behind closed doors," he said."I think we are just glossing over problems."West Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Alison Lowe, said "thousands" of pounds had been given to local projects to support community cohesion through the mayor's Safer Communities said: "Clearly, a longer-term approach is still required to put in place the lessons learned." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
