POLICE are continuing to hunt down those thought to be involved in disorder that erupted in Harehills last week and have arrested 17 people so far.

West Yorkshire Police released an update today on its investigation into disturbances that happened in the east area of Leeds last Thursday and said it is "committed to bringing to justice all those who were involved".

Officers have made 20 arrests in total - 17 of which are directly related to the night's disorder and three made because of other issues within the area - and are expected to make more in the coming days.

A spokesperson for the force said: "A fast-paced investigation continues into the incident, led by detectives from the Major Enquiry Team and Leeds CID, with uniformed officers remaining in the area to provide reassurance and support to the local community.   

"In our efforts to identify everyone involved, we have used all available technologies including facial recognition and analysis of hundreds of pieces of social media content."

This, alongside the response to police appeals, has led to 40 suspects being identified.

Three people have now been charged, police said.

Mark Mitchell, 43, of Strathmore View, Leeds and Zamonsty Milan, 30, of Seaforth Road, Leeds, are due to appear before Leeds Magistrates' Court today.

Both have been charged with arson reckless as to endanger life and violent disorder.

Iustin Dobre, 37, of Clifton Mount, Leeds appeared before magistrates yesterday charged with the same offences.

The court heard Dobre has indicated he will plead not guilty to the charges.

He was remanded in custody until his next appearance at Leeds Crown Court on August 19.

The other individuals who were arrested have been released on police bail with conditions imposed to reduce the likelihood of further offending.

Assistant Chief Constable Patrick Twiggs said: “Arresting and bringing to justice those involved in last week’s disorder in Harehills remains a key focus for the force.  
  
“A dedicated investigation team was set up within hours of the disorder, with initial arrests taking place early on Friday morning and continuing over the weekend.

"We have promised residents that all necessary resources will be utilised to bring in all those believed to be involved, and our efforts will continue.   
  
“I want to thank residents in Harehills for their dignified response to the offending committed by a minority on Thursday night and Friday morning.

“We continue to work with the communities of Harehills and have engaged in several community meetings since Thursday evening.

"These have been well-attended allowing us to understand the strength of feeling in the community and support for police action. 

“Residents rightly want to see those involved progress through the criminal justice system and local officers remain highly visible to support the local community.

"This targeted support will continue for as long as it is necessary.”  

A Major Incident Portal has been created where anyone with information, photos, or video footage - including dash cam or doorbell footage - in relation to the disorder can submit it.

You can access that by clicking here.

Anyone with any information can also contact police by calling 101 or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote: Operation Jerviswick.    

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