Police issue photos of 12 people sought over Harehills rioting
Investigations continue into the disorder between June 18 and 19 2024
Police have issued 12 photos of people they want to speak to over the rioting in Harehills, Leeds, last year.
Crowds clashed with officers and a bus was set on fire during the disorder overnight between 18 and 19 July 2024.
77 arrests have been made since, with 23 people being convicted over the disorder.
Officers have trawled CCTV since and have now issued more images of people they're trying to trace.
Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Jones of West Yorkshire Police, said: “Since the disorder in Harehills in July detectives have carried out many hours of painstaking enquiries resulting in 77 arrests and 23 convictions, so far."
“However, the work continues and we are now asking for the public’s help to identify these 12 persons we suspect of involvement in events which took place that day.
“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.
“Anyone who engaged in the lawless behaviour we saw in Harehills must be aware that their actions on that day have consequences, and residents have consistently told us they want to see the people involved face those consequences.
“I would encourage those who can identify anyone in the images to contact HMET referencing Operation Pannister.
“Please contact the team directly and don’t speculate about individuals or name them on social media. As with all investigations, it’s important that the integrity of the justice process is preserved to avoid any possible prejudice to future court proceedings.”