Romanian man accused of flipping police car during Harehills disorder fails to show for court
A Romanian man accused of overturning a police car during the disorder in Harehills has failed to show for his court appearance.
Claudiu Gangal, 24, was due before Leeds Crown Court this morning and a warrant has since been issued for his arrest.
An interpreter was present for the plea hearing.
Gangal, of Dorset Road, Harehills, was charged with violent disorder from July 18, 2024, according to court records.
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With a warrant issued, once he is arrested, he is likely to be held in custody until he makes his court appearance.
The trouble from that day stemmed from an incident on Luxor Street at around 5pm, as social workers attempted to take four children into care over safeguarding issues.
It caused a scene and drew a 100-plus crowd, forcing the police to attend.
But the matter escalated, missiles were thrown towards the police and a police car was overturned.
The number of people swelled and police were pelted with missiles as the trouble spread to the surrounding roads.
The bus was stopped and torched by thugs, goaded by hundreds of others, filmed on mobile phones by many and loaded to social media.
More than 30 people have so far been jailed for their part in the disorder.