Man jailed for two years for violent disorder in the Harehills area of Leeds

The 25-year-old is the 40th person to be convicted and sentenced as part of the continuing investigation

Claudiu Gangal
Author: Julie CastonPublished 15th Oct 2026

A man has been jailed for his part in violent disorder in the Harehills area of Leeds.

It happened in July 2024.

Claudiu Gangal, aged 25, of Dorset Road, Leeds, previously pleaded guilty to one count of violent disorder and appeared at Leeds Crown Court today (15th October) where he was sentenced to two years imprisonment.

He is the 40th person convicted and sentenced at court as part of the continuing investigation into disorder in Harehills during the evening of 18th July into 19th July 2024.

So far 92 people have been arrested and 58 charged with offences.

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