Two men appeared at court today after being charged as part of our continuing investigation into disorder.
Philip Hoban (48) of Northcote Crescent, Beeston was convicted at Leeds Magistrates Court today (8 August 2024) after being charged with causing racially, religiously aggravated harassment, alarm /distress through words.
West Yorkshire Police has made a total 20 arrests since 3 August. a spokesperson said:
“We will use all the investigative tools available to us to bring those involved in the recent disorder to justice.”
Leeds City Council has issued a joint statement calling for unity and acceptance.
Councillor James Lewis, Leader of Leeds City Council, Leeds Lord Mayor, Abigail Marshall Katung and Tom Riordan, Chief Executive, said:
“As a city, we stand united in our absolute condemnation of racism, intolerance and prejudice in all its forms and there is simply no place anywhere in the UK for the type of appalling violence we have seen in some towns and cities over the past week.
“Leeds is a city proudly built on the values of unity, acceptance and togetherness and we have every intention of working together to stay true to those values and to not let anyone who seeks to sow division and undermine our local communities, succeed.
“Recently our executive board reaffirmed the council’s commitment to zero tolerance on discrimination, including racism and anti-Muslim prejudice. Alongside our partners in the police, community leaders and local faith groups, we will continue to champion that commitment and work to ensure everyone in our city feels safe.
“Now is a time for us to come together and do exactly what the people of Leeds always do best – look after each other.”
This post is based on press releases issued by West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Council
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This is completely disingenuous, the arrests are nothing to do with the recent “riots” and is totally misleading. You should be ashamed of your reporting.
Hahaha you seem upset that your uncles racist behaviour didn’t end well for him.
I agree with the first comment, this report is very misleading
Oops He’s actually apologized and said he didn’t mean it so is connected with the riots and racism