Police Service of Northern Ireland
Coverage of Police Service of Northern Ireland in the Nexus archive.
- Northern Ireland’s Racist Violence Has a Familiar Playbook
Northern Ireland is experiencing racist violence following a knife attack in Belfast, with right-wing agitators using the incident to target migrants. A Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder, but masked crowds have since attacked immigrant homes and circulated addresses, echoing historical sectarian conflict tactics from the 1969-1998 Troubles.
- ‘Racist thuggery’ slammed after second Northern Ireland night of disorder
Northern Ireland experienced a second night of disorder with 16 arrests and 12 injured officers after a Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder over a viral knife attack. Far-right activists amplified the incident on social media, leading to riots, property damage, and intimidation of asylum-seekers and a nurse.
- Belfast 'hit list' of migrants' homes circulated ahead of second night of riots
Riots in Belfast targeted migrant and ethnic minority homes after a 'hit list' was circulated, following a knife attack by a Sudanese asylum seeker. Police used water cannons and plastic bullets as masked rioters set fires and blocked streets, while the victim's family urged against division.
- As police battle anti-migrant rioters in Northern Ireland, focus shifts to open Irish border
Northern Ireland police used force to disperse anti-migrant rioters near a hotel housing asylum seekers, resulting in 12 injured officers and 16 arrests. A Sudanese immigrant's stabbing attack in Belfast has sparked debates over securing the open Irish border, with UK and Irish officials enhancing cross-border monitoring.
- Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing
Police in Belfast used water cannons against protesters who set fires and threw objects during unrest linked to a stabbing incident. A Sudanese man, Hadi Alodid, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly blinding a man in the left eye with a knife, sparking anti-immigrant violence. The clashes left over two dozen people homeless and prompted increased police deployment.
- Stabbing suspect appears in court after anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland
A 30-year-old Sudanese man, Hadi Alodid, appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a stabbing attack in Northern Ireland that left a man blinded in the left eye. Anti-immigrant protests followed, involving arson, property damage, and violence targeting immigrant communities, prompting police to deploy additional officers and suspend public transport services.
- Arson, anti-immigrant violence explode across Belfast after stabbing
Arson and anti-immigrant violence erupted in Belfast following a knife attack that left a local man with severe injuries. A Sudanese man with refugee status, Hadi Alodid, was charged with attempted murder and other offenses, sparking protests and attacks targeting immigrants and minority families.
- In Belfast, protesters blocked roads and set vehicles on fire after a knife attack attributed to a Sudanese refugee
In Belfast, protesters blocked roads and set vehicles on fire after a knife attack attributed to a Sudanese refugee. The 30-year-old suspect, whose name has not been released, is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, and the Police Service of Northern Ireland has increased its presence following shocking video footage that drew condemnation.
- Appeals for calm after ‘sickening’ Belfast stabbing spurs protest calls
A Sudanese suspect in his 30s is accused of a stabbing in Belfast, Northern Ireland, captured in a graphic video that sparked calls for anti-immigration protests. Police emphasized no evidence of terrorism and urged calm, while local leaders condemned the violence and warned against sharing the footage.
- Police arrest a Sudanese suspect in a Belfast stabbing as Starmer calls for calm
Police arrested a Sudanese suspect in Belfast for a stabbing that left a man in his 40s seriously injured. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged calm as authorities investigated the incident, which was not linked to terrorism. A separate stabbing case in Southampton involving a university student has sparked debates about immigration and policing.
- Appeals for calm in Northern Ireland after Sudanese man arrested over knife attack
A Sudanese man was arrested in Northern Ireland over a knife attack that left a man in his 40s seriously injured. Political leaders and law enforcement urged calm to prevent anti-immigrant violence, citing past incidents. Social media footage of the attack fueled public anger and calls for mass deportations.
- Northern Ireland cops issue PSA after official phone number spoofed by scammers
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) warned the public about scammers spoofing its switchboard number to impersonate police and solicit gift cards and bank details. A separate case involved an elderly woman defrauded of over £250,000 through a cryptocurrency scam involving malware.
- NI police handling of Katie Simpson case ‘reflected institutional misogyny’
The Police Service of Northern Ireland missed clear warning signs that Katie Simpson's death was a result of abuse and control, not suicide. An independent review found institutional misogyny in the police handling of the case. The report highlights a catalogue of police failures.
- New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah
The New IRA, linked to Iran and Hezbollah, claimed responsibility for a car bomb outside a Belfast police station, warning of further attacks. A 2020 report alleged connections between the group and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, raising concerns about global militant networks. Experts warn of a hybrid warfare model involving Russia, Iran, and non-state actors sharing tactics.