A MAN has been charged arson after a fire engulfed a bus during violent scenes of disorder in Harehills on Thursday night.

The bus fire is part of an full police investigation of events on the evening which saw crowds of people take to the streets of Harehills in Leeds.

Remnants of bus after a fire in Harehills on Thursday nightRemnants of bus after a fire in Harehills on Thursday night (Image: Newsquest)

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Detectives investigating a fire on a bus which took place during serious disorder in the Harehills area of Leeds on Thursday (July 18) night have charged a man in connection with the incident.

"Iustin Dobre, 37, of Clifton Mount, Harehills, Leeds, has been charged with violent disorder and arson reckless as to endanger life.

"He has been remanded to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Monday (July 22).

"Earlier on Saturday, officers arrested a further five people on suspicion of violent disorder. They remain in police custody at this time.

"Four people who were initially arrested in connection with the violent disorder have been bailed pending further investigation.

"Friday evening, a vigil was held in Harehills which passed off peacefully. There was an arrest of a woman on suspicion of a public order offence, she was released and given a conditional caution.

"An increased police presence remains in place in the area and will do so over the coming days.

"A Major Incident Portal has been created where anyone with information, photos, video footage (including dashcam or doorbell footage) in relation to the disorder can submit it through this link: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).

"Anyone with any information can also contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online at westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat quoting reference number Op Jerviswick.

"Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."