A teenager has been sentenced to more than two years in custody after admitting to his role in the 2024 Harehills disorder.

Alex Tiuga, 18, Seaforth Place, Leeds, was sentenced to two years and two months in custody at a young offenders institution at a hearing at Leeds Crown Court yesterday (27 October).

The young offender admitted to using or threatening unlawful violence during the evening of 18 July 2024.

He was described in court as having demonstrated lawless behaviour and playing an instrumental role in the disorder.

Since the events in 2024, police have arrested 85 people, charging 46 so far.