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POLICE have revealed that protests in Belfast city centre on Friday night passed off peacefully but said they are continuing to investigate recent incidents of disorder. Around 1,000 anti-racism campaigners gathered outside City Hall, where there was also a group of several dozen anti-immigration demonstrators. Although the protests passed off largely without incident, further … [Read more...] about Belfast protests pass off peacefully but police continue to make arrests linked to recent disorder

THE PSNI has revealed it has made 34 arrests in relation to recent disorder as Chief Constable Jon Boutcher vowed to 'relentlessly pursue' perpetrators. Three more people were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of offences including encouraging or assisting riot. Speaking on Sunday, CC Boutcher also said he would be 'seeking the maximum sentences' for those who have attacked … [Read more...] about PSNI arrests over disorder rise to 34 as chief constable vows to ‘relentlessly pursue’ perpetrators

AN ALL-MALE a cappella group from Dublin are racking up views online following a performance of a song from hit Irish sitcom, Father Ted. Formed in 2016, The Ramparts are used to performing traditional Irish folk songs, classic hits and old-school barbershop ballads. However, some of the group's 30-plus members recently lent their unique style to My Lovely Horse from the … [Read more...] about Check out Dublin a cappella group’s brilliant version of Father Ted’s My Lovely Horse

THE WIFE of a Conservative councillor is due to appear at the Crown Court charged with publishing written material to stir up racial hatred. Lucy Connolly, 41, of Northampton, was arrested on Tuesday, August 8, following reports of a hate crime regarding a post published on Twitter/X on July 29. The post appeared in the wake of the killing of three young girls at a dance class … [Read more...] about Wife of Conservative councillor to appear at Crown Court charged with stirring up racial hatred

THE PSNI has said that 10 police officers were injured during several hours of disorder in Derry on Saturday night. Fireworks, petrol bombs and masonry were thrown at police during the disturbances in Nailors Row. At one point, the PSNI issuing a statement urging parents and guardians to bring their children home, with Foyle MP Colum Eastwood likening the involvement of young … [Read more...] about Ten police officers injured in ‘disgusting’ Derry disturbances