More Persons Convicted For Offences In 2024 Harehills Disorder

A 20-year-old has become the latest person to be jailed for criminal offences committed in serious disorder in a Leeds community last summer. 

Lewis McArdle-Rose, aged 20, of North Parkway, Leeds, was given a custodial sentence of 20 months at Leeds Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 23 September) for violent disorder and arson in Harehills in July 2024.

He was committed to serve the sentence in a Young Offender's Institution.

A 16-year-old Leeds female, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also appeared charged with the same offences. She was given a youth referral order. 

They became the 28th and 29th persons to be convicted at court as part of the continuing large-scale investigation into the disorder in Harehills during the evening of 18 and 19 July. 

Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have made 85 arrests with 46 people charged so far.

The team has also launched appeals over the summer to identify people officers want to speak with in connection with the offending, resulting in more suspects being identified.

Meanwhile, substantial work has also been carried out in Harehills with partners since last July to help communities recover from the disorder. 

This has complemented the extensive programme of initiatives already underway through the Clear Hold Build programme, named CommUnity Harehills, which has brought sustained reductions in crime.