Boy, 12, charged over Harehills disorder in Leeds
A 12-year-old boy is due to appear in court today after being charged with violent disorder in Harehills.
It's after the night of disorder in July last year.
West Yorkshire Police say more than 40 arrests have so far been made in connection with it, with fifteen people charged and five sentenced.
A statement from West Yorkshire Polie said:
"A boy will appear before magistrates today after being charged with offences committed in the July 2024 disorder in Harehills.
"The 12-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear before the morning session of today’s Leeds Magistrate’s Court (Tuesday January 7th 2025).
"He will appear charged with violent disorder allegedly committed during the evening of July 18th.
"West Yorkshire Police continues to conduct a wide-ranging investigation into the July disorder on July 18th and 19th which caused significant distress to residents in the Harehills area.
"Officers have made substantial use of all technological tools available to the force including CCTV and the use of facial recognition technology.
"More than 40 arrests have so far been made following the disorder, with fifteen people charged and five sentenced."