Disturbance broke out in the Harehills area of the West Yorkshire City on Thursday (18 July) after social workers reportedly visited the home of a Roma family to remove their children.
West Yorkshire Police have charged one man with violent disorder and arson after a bus was set on fire during the incident.
A further five people have since been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
Chief constable Pat Twiggs said following the incident: “Our officers responded to a call from children’s social care at around 5pm [on] Thursday 18 July after social workers reported being met with hostility when dealing with a child protection matter.
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