Just Earth News | @indiablooms | 19 Sep 2022, 03:32 am Print
Leicester Violence File image by Police in Leicester by Ashley Dace via Wikimedia Commons
Leicester, England: Leicestershire Police on Monday said at least 15 people have been arrested in the East Leicester area of the UK on Sunday after a clash erupted when groups of young men began an unplanned protest.
"They all remain in police custody," the police said in a statement.
An update on our response to the disorder in areas of East Leicester.
— Leicestershire Police (@leicspolice) September 18, 2022
Thank you to everyone who has supported our work to reduce tensions and bring people to justice. pic.twitter.com/8m35WQb6J0
This comes after various videos and reports have been circulating on social media about Pakistani organized gangs being seen vandalising and terrorising Hindus in the UK’s Leicester City.
The incident follows a spate of violence and disorder in the eastern part of the city, ANI reported.
The violence took place on August 28 after India won the match against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022, following which a fight broke out in Melton Road, Belgrave, leading to more than 27 arrests so far, according to a UK-based media publication Leicester Mercury, the Indian news agency reported.
The police said in a statement: "We are continuing to call for dialogue and calm with support from local community leaders. We will not tolerate violence or disorder in our city."
Leicestershire Police, in a latest update, said there have been no further reports of disorder in East Leicester, while police operations in the area are underway.
Our policing operation in the East Leicester area continues. There have been no further reports of disorder. We would like to thank the local community for their support in reducing tensions. Please report any incidents by phoning 101 or online via https://t.co/21NeszC2Pp pic.twitter.com/akN7LVrLmx
— Leicestershire Police (@leicspolice) September 19, 2022
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