Northern Ireland secretary condemns ‘racist thuggery’ after further violence

Published June 11, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Hilary Benn says 16 people arrested and 12 police officers injured during second night of disorder

The Northern Ireland secretary has condemned “racist thuggery” in Belfast after a second night of violent anti-immigration protests, in which 16 people were arrested and 12 police officers were injured.

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Hilary Benn said during the violence, which followed a serious knife attack on Monday, people were stopped in their cars to be asked where they come from and were targeted because of the colour of their skin.

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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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