Riots erupted in Harehill, Leeds, triggered by a family incident, leading to a police car being overturned and a bus set on fire. Local Green Party councillor Mothin Ali played a prominent role in calming the chaos and helping with cleanup efforts. Nigel Farage, blaming the unrest on the 'politics of the subcontinent,' faced backlash from Labour MPs for allegedly exacerbating the situation with misinformation. Farage's comments sparked a heated online row, with demands for an apology and accusations of inflaming tensions. West Yorkshire Police cautioned against speculating on the causes of the riots amidst the controversy surrounding Farage's remarks and misinformation circulating online.