Girl, 16, admits violent disorder and arson

A double-decker bus was torched during last summer's disorder in Harehills

A 16-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to violent disorder and arson during last summer's unrest in Leeds.

Trouble erupted in Harehills on 18 July after police assisted social workers taking four children into emergency foster care, with hundreds later taking to the streets before a double-decker bus was torched.

Appearing at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, the 16-year-old, who cannot be named due to her age, was given a referral order requiring her to take part in a 12-month rehabilitative programme.

Meanwhile, Lewis McArdle-Rose, 20, who also appeared at the same court on Tuesday charged with violent disorder and arson in Harehills, indicated he would plead guilty to the charges.

Mr McArdle-Rose, of North Parkway, Leeds, was granted unconditional bail ahead of sentencing at Leeds Crown Court on 23 September.

West Yorkshire Police said 82 people had now been arrested as part of the investigation into the disorder, with 41 of them charged.

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