What we know about Belfast riots as 12 police officers injured and 16 arrested

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11 Jun 2026 • 4:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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What we know about Belfast riots as 12 police officers injured and 16 arrested

  • A second night of unrest in Belfast saw 12 police officers injured and 16 people arrested, as officers were pelted with bricks and petrol bombs.
  • Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn condemned the "racist thuggery" following Monday's knife attack, stating people were targeted based on their skin colour.
  • Police deployed a water cannon and an additional 200 officers to disperse crowds, after residents were forced to evacuate homes set alight on Tuesday night.
  • The family of Stephen Ogilvie, who lost an eye in the initial knife attack, condemned the second night of violence and expressed their disgust.
  • Suspect Hadi Alodid appeared in Belfast magistrates' court charged with attempted murder, threats to kill an NHS radiographer, and possession of a knife.

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