Shocking video footage shows yobs setting fires, looting and rioting in city centres in Leeds and Hull.

Masked troublemakers, many clad in St George's flags, are seen clashing with police officers and smashing shop windows.

One onlooker in Hull, East Yorks., is heard encouraging others throwing missiles at a Specsavers to: "Go get me some Raybans."

In another video, rioters are seen using metal chairs to smash the storefront window of Shoezone before rampaging through the shop.

Terrified shop workers were forced to lock their doors as rioters tried to force their way inside the stores on Saturday (3/8) afternoon.

Meanwhile looters launched bath bombs stolen from a Lush store at police.

Protests spread across the UK with similar protests in Liverpool, Nottingham, Hull and Bristol.

The demonstrations follow those in Southport after three young girls were stabbed to death at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday dance class.

Footage from Leeds in North Yorkshire shows flag-wearing protestors clashing with police as one man is bundled into a wagon and taken away.

Henry James, 18, witnessed scenes of rioting in both Leeds and Hull.