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Violent riots took place in the city of Leeds in the United Kingdom last night. A large number of people gathered in the middle of the city and rioted. These people set a bus on fire. Police vehicles were also attacked. Children can also be seen in the crowd of rioters in the viral video of the incident on social media.
The reason for the riots is that the local child care agency is asking to separate children from their parents and keep them in child care homes. People have come out on the streets to protest against this. West Yorkshire Police says that on Thursday at around 5 am local time, a crowd of people started gathering on a luxury street in the Harehills area of Leeds. Some children were also present in it. But soon the crowd became violent and a riot broke out. However, there is no news of anyone being injured in the attack so far.
In the viral video on social media, it can be seen that a large number of people are attacking the police vehicle. The crowd is seen overturning the police van and then breaking its glass.
In one video, a man is seen setting a bus on fire while some people throw garbage. In another video, some people can be seen bringing a large freezer and placing it on the road and setting it on fire. Due to these storms, traffic has been blocked on many roads and people have been advised to avoid the area until the situation is under control.
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she was shocked by the news of unrest in Leeds and was monitoring the situation. 26-year-old Risa said on the sudden riots in the city of Leeds that those who are rioting are also attacking police vehicles. Everything from stones to drinks and garbage was thrown at the police van.
Gipton and Harehills councillor Salma Arif has appealed to the locals to stay indoors. She posted a video and said that the situation in Harehills is not good right now.
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These incidents were caused by the local child care agency separating children from their parents and placing them in child care homes. In the last few days, many children have been placed in child home care. Actually, when the administration feels that children cannot be brought up properly under the care of a family, such children are placed in child home care. People have come out on the streets to protest against this.