Police fire plastic bullets in effort to contain race riots in Northern Ireland

Published June 11, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

PSNI receive reinforcements from Great Britain amid further condemnation of violence

Police have fired plastic bullets and received reinforcements from Great Britain in an effort to contain race riots in Northern Ireland.

Details

The force has fired 17 of the projectiles since disturbances erupted on Tuesday, pitting officers against crowds that have thrown rocks, petrol bombs and other missiles.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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