YOBS who took part in last week’s violence in Huddersfield have been warned: You could be out on the street.

Kirklees Council housing chiefs revealed last night that any of their tenants involved in the disturbances could be evicted from their homes if convicted.

Violence flared in Deighton, Sheepridge, Dalton and Newsome last Tuesday as unrest spread across England.

Among other incidents, youths attacked a police car and looted TVs from the Asda supermarket on Bradford Road, while thugs also stoned a fire engine in Sheepridge.

Wheeled bins were set alight at Harp Inge in Dalton and a cash machine was stolen from the Chestnut Centre in Deighton.

Dozens of people have been arrested in connection with the disorder in the last 10 days. And yesterday Kirklees confirmed that it had the power to evict council house tenants involved in the violence.

A spokesman said: “The council’s tenancy agreement requires the tenant or any other person living in their home not to do anything that would cause a nuisance or annoyance to other residents, visitors or other people who live in Kirklees.

“Tenants are responsible for their behaviour and that of other people living with them – not just in the home itself but also in the local area.

“If evidence came to light that acts of anti-social behaviour or crime were having an adverse impact on the local community, we could take legal action – including action for possession – against the tenant.

“Each case would need to be looked at on its merits but we have previously evicted tenants for these reasons.

“We would work closely with the police and council agencies in weighing up all the information about the case and family circumstances before a final decision was made.

“The final outcome of any legal action would be determined by the courts.”

Nottingham City Council, Salford City Council and Westminster, Greenwich and Hammersmith and Fulham councils in London have all said they will evict tenants convicted of taking part in last week’s riots.

Police who have set up a special team to investigate the disturbances are continuing to track down those responsible. So far in Huddersfield they have made 36 arrests. Three of those are still being held in custody but the others have been released on police bail.

A spokesman for Operation Ringway said: “There is still a lot of work to do to get the cases ready for court, which involves tracking through hours of CCTV.

“The public have been very helpful and we would continue to ask for their help as we track down all those responsible.”