Leicester disorder: Independent review announced by city council

(BBC) A review into the recent unrest in part of Leicester has been announced by the city council.

It comes after large-scale disorder broke out on 17 September following tensions involving mainly young men from Muslim and Hindu communities.

City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said the academic-led review would give quicker results than a full-scale inquiry.

Sir Peter said it would be independent and “as critical as it needs to be,” with results expected in early 2023.

In the aftermath of the unrest, dozens of people have been arrested, with two jailed.

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