Leeds dripping riot
| Leeds dripping riot | |||
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| Date | 22 February 1865 | ||
| Location | Park Square, Leeds, England 53°47′56″N 1°33′03″W / 53.798893°N 1.550969°W | ||
| Caused by | Trial perceived as unfair | ||
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| Casualties | |||
| Death | 1 | ||
| Arrested | 5 | ||
| Damage | Broken windows | ||
| Charged | 5 | ||
The Leeds dripping riot was an act of civil disorder that occurred in Leeds, England on 22 February 1865. The riot was a response to the imprisonment of a local woman for the theft of dripping. During the riot one person was seriously injured and subsequently died while five people were arrested and charged with riotous conduct.