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Vehicles were set on fire and a police car was overturned as riots erupted on the streets of Leeds on Thursday. Police clashed with crowds throughout the night, with helicopters and riot control officers deployed to the area.
Livestream footage on social media showed a double-decker bus being set on fire as several people filled it with flammable materials, and another incident saw rioters throwing debris at police as they attempted to diffuse the situation.
Other videos showed an overturned police car on the road with its blue lights flashing, sirens blaring, car alarms going off and crowds of people in the street – some of them shouting.
Police confirmed no one was injured in the events, and are urging people with information to come forward as investigations begin.