Two jailed in Leeds after violent disorder

Two rioters involved in violent disorder in Leeds city centre last weekend have been sentenced.

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Sameer Ali, 21, who was described by the judge of “good character” before the incident, was handed 20 months in prison for the offence of affray.

Adnan Ghafoor, 31, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for affray, which includes a 12-month term for breaching a suspended sentence.

Leeds crown court heard that Ali attacked three men, punching two with “full force”.

“You walked away down the centre of the road, laughing and congratulating yourself and others in your group,” Judge Guy Kearl KC said.

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