SECURITYJun 11 · 08:52 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDAlexandra Topping Political correspondent

Northern Ireland secretary condemns ‘racist thuggery’ after further violence

The Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn condemned 'racist thuggery' in Belfast after a second night of violent anti-immigration protests, resulting in 16 arrests and 12 injured police officers. The violence followed a serious knife attack, with people targeted based on their skin color and origin.

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