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Leeds disorder: Arrests after fireworks thrown at police on bonfire night

Leah from Leeds Fireworks thrown at policeLeah from Leeds
Video showed fireworks being fired towards officers, who tried to contain the crowds

Three people have been arrested after riot officers were called in to deal with disorder in Leeds when fireworks were thrown into crowds.

Video filmed by bystanders in Thornville Street, Hyde Park, showed groups lighting rockets and firing them towards police vans.

Large numbers of officers holding shields blocked off streets for hours while fireworks exploded around them.

The arrests related to arson after fires were started, police said.

Leah from Leeds Police marchingLeah from Leeds
Officers wearing riot gear were drafted in from across the county
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