The Chapeltown riots of 1987, were riots in Chapeltown, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. 21-23 June 1987 "Rioting in Chapeltown area of Leeds. About 70 youths smash shop windows, loot and attack the cops after they arrest a young man and beat him." 22 June, "Rioting in Chapeltown continues until 4 A.M." and 23 June, "Rioting in Chapeltown, Leeds continues. Shops, cars and windows are petrol bombed and stoned.