Riots, violence, hate: Anti-immigrant unrest spells danger in Belfast

Author: Tommy GreenePublished on: June 12, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & LawSociety & Lifestyle
Riots, violence, hate: Anti-immigrant unrest spells danger in Belfast

A wave of racist attacks erupted in Belfast after a 30-year-old Sudanese national stabbed Stephen Ogilvie, 44, causing life-changing injuries including the loss of an eye. Zeinab, a Sudanese mother of three, was evacuated by an NGO as rioters burned homes and businesses owned by ethnic minorities. She found shelter with an Irish family, praising their kindness. The alleged assailant has been charged with attempted murder.

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