Man becomes 42nd person charged over Harehills disorder

He is due in court tomorrow

A bus was burned out during the disorder last year
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 13th Oct 2025

A 42 year old man has become the 42nd person to be charged over the disorder in Harehills last summer.

Police were pelted with missiles and a bus was set alight during a night of disorder between July 18 and 19 2024.

Rica Palaghia of Gledhow Terrace is due to appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (October 14) charged with violent disorder.

85 people have so far been arrested in connection with the rioting.

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