2024-07-31 18:38:22
London: Riots are being seen in the UK. The city of Leeds on Thursday completely turned into chaos when a bus was set on fire. A police car was attacked, breaking its windows and overturning the vehicle. Arson was carried out across the city by the rioters. Hundreds of rioters wearing masks are indulging in violence in the Harehills area, which the police are having a hard time dealing with. The reason for the riots is said to be the child care agency taking away local children, which some people opposed. A large crowd gathered in Harehills in no time. A double-decker bus was also set on fire in the middle of the road. Pictures that came later showed that only its debris was left. Police and local councilors have urged people to return home. Riot police have flooded the streets and closed the roads. The Daily Mail wrote in its report that Harehills looks like a battlefield this morning. A crowd of violent rioters set fire several times throughout the area throughout the night. A spokesperson said that a large number of police personnel have been deployed in the area.
What is the reason for the riot?
Several roads have been closed and people have been advised to stay away from the areas of violence. Sky News reported that a restaurant owner said that a local child was being taken to child care, which was opposed. BBC reported that the police said that initially they were informed about a disturbance on Laksar Road, in which some agency workers and children were involved. When more and more people started gathering, it was decided to take the agency workers and children to a safe place.
Agency can take children
Councillor Salma Arif posted a video advising people to stay at home. Helicopters could be seen flying over the city for surveillance. In the UK, there are child care agencies for the welfare of children. If the agency feels that the child’s safety is at risk or he is not being looked after properly, then it can take them for its protection. According to the UK government website, a care order is given to a council by the court. Under the Children Act 1989, the council can apply for child care. This order remains valid until the child’s 18th birthday.