United Kingdom

Sixteen arrested for xenophobic violence in Northern Ireland

A police officer appears inspecting burnt-out vehicles and buildings in the Templemore area of Belfast yesterday.
11/06/2026
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The Northern Irish police have arrested sixteen people during the second night of violence in Belfast and other towns in the province, according to the British Minister for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn. Twelve officers were also injured in the clashes, which included attacks with Molotov cocktails.

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