General · 11 June 2026

Belfast riots drive refugees from their homes

Two nights of riots in Belfast have forced many refugees, including families, to leave their homes and hide. The unrest followed a social media campaign publishing immigrant addresses, and police on Thursday vowed to bring those involved to justice. One group helped over 40 people escape, after tensions flared over an alleged stabbing suspect.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 June 2026 at 22:00

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