A Leeds man has been jailed for more than two years after admitting offending including arson in last summer’s disorder in Harehills.

Jordan Dutton, aged 26, of Cowper Crescent was jailed for two years and four months at Leeds Crown Court yesterday (16 June) for offences of violent disorder and arson.  

The 26-year-old had pleaded guilty to both offences which took place during the evening of 18 July.

Dutton is the 18th person to be convicted as part of  West Yorkshire Police’s ongoing and wide-ranging investigation into the disorder on 18 and 19 July, 2024 which caused significant distress to communities.

Officers have made substantial use of all technological tools available to the force including CCTV and the use of facial recognition technology.      

So far 76 people have been arrested as part of the investigation with 35 charged

 Chief Superintendent Steve Dodds, of Leeds District Police, said: “We welcome the sentencing of Jordan Dutton as part of our continuing investigation into the disgraceful disorder committed in Harehills last summer.  

“At the time we promised residents we would not stop till we had identified everyone we possibly could who was involved in offending and took action against them.  

“We are determined to keep that promise and bring everyone involved in the Harehills disorder to justice.  We also remain keen to hear from anyone who has information which could assist our investigation. “