Protests pass off without major incident after two nights of unrest
Police said 19 arrests have been made as calm returned after unrest spread across several towns and officers kept a weekend public order operation in place.
- Belfast remained calm Thursday night following two evenings of violent disorder, as police reported a 'reduction in the level of disorder' across Northern Ireland.
- Unrest was sparked by a knife attack on Stephen Ogilvie in North Belfast on Monday night, leaving the 40-year-old victim hospitalized with severe facial injuries and the loss of his left eye.
- Far-Right activist Tommy Robinson and US-based account End Wokeness amplified footage of the incident online, while Elon Musk engaged with posts calling for 'consequences' as the video reached millions.
- Police have made 19 arrests this week, including a 16-year-old, while Dr. Mukesh Chugh, a doctor in Derry, warned that overseas health professionals are questioning whether they should remain in Northern Ireland.
- Neo-Nazi Active Clubs are analyzing the protests as a template for future exploitation, with Wendy Via of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism warning they 'never miss an opportunity' to exploit tragedy.
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‘Much calmer’ night in Northern Ireland as disorder reduces after knife attack
Police said 19 arrests had now been made since street violence first erupted on Tuesday. Police in Northern Ireland have said Thursday night was “much calmer” with only “lower level disturbances” compared with the disorder of the previous two nights. Confirming a reduction in the level of disorder, Police Service of Northern Ireland Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said three arrests were made across the region, one of which related to v…
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