Harehills: Man jailed after becoming 32nd person convicted for role in Yorkshire disorder
A 20-year-old man has become the 32nd person to be convicted in relation to a large-scale disorder which broke out in Yorkshire in 2024.
The suburb of Harehills erupted into violence on July 18 after four children from a Roma family were taken into care, with the disorder resulting in double-decker bus set alight and a police car overturned.
Ady Barbu was jailed for 14 months after being found guilty of violent disorder in relation to the events of that night.
Barbu, of Bellbrooke Avenue, was jailed at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday (Nov 13).
Officers from West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have made 87 arrests and charged 43 people so far.
A statement from the force said: “The team has also launched appeals over the summer to identify people officers want to speak with in connection with the offending, resulting in more suspects being identified.
“Meanwhile, substantial work has also been carried out in Harehills with partners since last July to help communities recover from the disorder.
“This has complemented the extensive programme of initiatives already underway through the Clear Hold Build programme, named CommUnity Harehills, which has brought sustained reductions in crime.”