Leeds riots: Violence erupts in UK city as residents and police clash, protester seen setting fire to bus (watch videos)

In a shocking turn of events, Leeds erupted into chaos yesterday, July 18, when clashes between residents and the police escalated into full-blown riots. The unrest, which quickly escalated, saw rioters vandalizing property and setting fire to a bus, as captured in videos circulating online. Another shocking footage shows angry rioters setting fire to a bus amid the chaos. Police were seen retreating from the aggressive crowd, mainly made up of migrants. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far. The violence reportedly began after social services removed five children from their parents following the hospitalization of a seven-month-old with head injuries. The city remains tense as authorities work to restore order. Shocking UK: Two teenagers brutally kill 19-year-old stranger with machete in Wolverhampton Park, arrested.

Residents clash with police in Leeds

Violence breaks out in Leeds

Mob sets the bus on fire

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