In pictures: Oldham riots

Hundreds of youths have clashed with police during a weekend of rioting in Oldham.

Fifteen officers were injured and 29 people were arrested after weeks of racial tension between white and Asian youths erupted into violence over two nights.

Fire crews attempt to contain blazing streets in Oldham

Police in riot gear march along a street to restore order

An onlooker inspects the aftermath of petrol bombing

Twelve more people were arrested, bringing the total to 29

Burned cars outside an Oldham pub attacked and burned by Asian youths

Police in riot gear stand guard over the Live and Let Live public house