Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland
The return of unrest to the province, which suffered decades of sectarian violence, has provoked deep concern.
Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland
The return of unrest to the province, which suffered decades of sectarian violence, has provoked deep concern. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.
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British minister says violence in Northern Ireland is racist thuggery
Hilary Benn said the violence had caused deep trauma in the province.
Northern Ireland secretary condemns ‘racist thuggery’ after further violence
Hilary Benn says 16 people arrested and 12 police officers injured during second night of disorder The Northern Ireland secretary has condemned “racist thuggery” in Belfast after a second night of violent anti-immigration protests, in which 16 people were arrested and 12 police officers were injured. Hilary Benn said during the violence, which followed a serious knife attack on Monday, people were stopped in their cars to be asked where they come from and were targeted because of the colour of their skin. Continue reading...
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