20 year old becomes latest jailed over Harehills disorder

He is the 24th person to be convicted and sentenced over disorder in the Leeds suburb last summer.

20 year old Peter Budai
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 22nd Jul 2025

A 24th person has now been convicted and sentenced over the rioting in Harehills last summer, with a 20 year old man being handed a two year sight month sentenced earlier.

Peter Budai, of Leeds, admitted arson and violent disorder following the unrest on July 18.

Police were pelted with missiles and a bus was set alight during a night of disorder between July 18 and 19 2024.

77 arrests have been made over the disorder, with 38 being charges so far.

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