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Charles Gray & Lucy Marshall

Who are the 'Peaky Minors' in Leeds? The gang of 'machete-armed kids' causing chaos in the city

Anyone who has lived in Leeds for a while, or is a Hyde Park resident, is bound to have heard of gang called 'The Peaky Minors'.

The gang of youths are believed to be children as young as age 12, and have been described as "terrifying". They carry weapons, throw items at residents, and sell drugs in the city.

Dozens of people in Hyde Park, Woodhouse and Burley have reported being approached by the group of youngsters, one of whom is said to be carrying a pocket knife. Others reported they have been swore at by the group while walking down the street and one resident said her boyfriend was walking before being punched by gang members repeatedly.

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