Man involved in Harehills disorder jailed

A man who attacked a police car during a night of disorder in Harehills this summer has been jailed.

29 year old Daniel Constantin of Nowell Mount, Leeds was sentenced to two years, two months in prison.

Constantin had previously pleaded guilty to a violent disorder offence committed in Harehills in July.

The 29-year-old had taken part in an attack on a police car which resulted in it being significantly damaged and overturned.

He is now the fifth person to be jailed for criminality committed in the disorder.

Chief Superintendent Steve Dodds, District Commander of Leeds District Police, said: “We welcome the sentencing of Constantin for his role in what was a disgraceful night of violence in Harehills last July.

“His actions resulted in a significant damage to a police vehicle which resulted in it being taken off the roads and subsequently unavailable to serve communities.

“Our detailed and methodological investigations into the disorder are continuing and I can promise we are continuing to follow all possible lines of enquiry to identify and prosecute all those responsible.

“I continue to urge anyone who has information which could assist our investigation into the July disorder to come forwards.

“It is not too late to speak with us and I can promise that all information is assessed.”