49 arrests, 20 officer injuries in Belfast riots amid criticism of police response to ethnic minority business damage.

During recent riots in Belfast, police faced criticism for not preventing damage to ethnic minority businesses, leading to 49 arrests and 20 injuries among officers. Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton noted concerns about police tactics and acknowledged the influence of misinformation following the murder of three children in Southport, England. He emphasized the rising issue of racially motivated hate crimes in Northern Ireland, labeling such offenses "abhorrent."

October 02, 2024
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