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Second night of unrest seen in Belfast

Jun 11, 2026 07:20
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Second night of unrest seen in Belfast

Twenty-seven people were forced from their homes after properties were damaged in Tuesday night's unrest

Violence continued for a second night in Northern Ireland overnight, with fresh disorder reported in Belfast and Derry.

People lit fires and attacked police in north Belfast, where water cannon were deployed and several vehicles were set alight.

Twenty-seven people were forced from their homes after properties were damaged in Tuesday night's unrest.

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In Derry, items were set on fire near the Ardmore Road, prompting police to warn motorists to avoid the area.

Meanwhile, the family of the man seriously injured in Monday night's knife attack in Belfast have appealed for calm, condemning the violence and saying it doesn't reflect their values.

The PSNI has issued photos of people suspected of involvement in the public order incidents in Belfast on Tuesday night.

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Its released images of 2 people it wants to speak to, urging them to come forward themselves, or for people who know them to reveal their identities.

Police have also renewed their appeal for photos, CCTV or dashcam footage of the unrest to make it available.

The business community in Northern Ireland is rallying around migrant owned shops and premises, targeted during recent disorder

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Multiple business groups are coming together in joint condemnation of the attacks, saying scenes like those in the last 48 hours 'risk damaging' Northern Ireland's hard-earned international reputation.

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