Large scale disorder in Halton Moor, Leeds, in 2020

Six men have been sentenced today for their part in two nights of violence on a Leeds estate that brought fear to the community and saw police officers pelted with bricks, bottles and fireworks.

A total of 22 people have been convicted for their involvement in the large-scale disturbances that took place in Halton Moor on November 7 and 8, 2020.

Detectives launched Operation Digpark to identify and bring to justice those involved in the incidents, which are estimated to have cost several hundred thousands of pounds.

The investigation saw 39 arrests made over the weeks and months that followed the two nights of disorder, as detectives carried out extensive enquiries to painstakingly build up a clear evidential picture of those responsible.