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A police van has been set on fire in what people have described as a ‘riot’ in Leeds.

Dozens of police in riot gear are at the scene on Ullswater Crescent in Holton Moor following reports of a large-scale disturbance.

Residents reported a scene of ‘utter chaos’ as a Crime Scene Investigation police van sat smoking in the street amid a ‘riot’,LeedsLive reports.

Police have told people in the area to stand back because there is ‘riot with people throwing bricks’ at the other side of the cordon.

The streets around the scene are packed with people who have come out of their houses to witness the carnage.

Residents told LeedsLive a police van was set on fire at around 6pm.

Officers sped away from the scene after the blaze was started,

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“They were chased down the road by dozens of youngsters who launched bricks at the vehicles,” LeedsLive reporter Kristian Johnson said.

He said officers in riot gear formed a line at the far side of the cordon, where they were being pelted with bricks.

“They then all suddenly retreated and jumped into their vans, which sped away from the scene.

“ The final three police vans were chased by youngsters, who continued to launch bricks at the vans. ”

a Spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said:” Police are attending a disturbance on Ullswater Crescent followin g damage to a vehicle.

“No one was injured and officers are scene to contain the situation, which remains ongoing.”