General · 11 June 2026

Belfast unrest: Water cannon deployed after man loses eye

Serious unrest in Belfast has led to public transport closing early and police using water cannon. The trouble began after a man was attacked in north Belfast on Monday, losing an eye, with riot police later facing attacks. A group threw bricks, bottles, and wood at officers near a major roundabout in the north-west.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 June 2026 at 9:32

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