In England, things remain largely calm following right-wing extremist riots. The situation is different in the former civil war region of Northern Ireland. But there, too, there is strong opposition to the violence.
There have been renewed riots in Northern Ireland. Ten police officers were injured when they were attacked with fireworks, Molotov cocktails and other projectiles in Londonderry (also called Derry). One person was arrested.
Superintendent William Calderwood of the Northern Ireland Police described the scenes as “disgusting” in a statement, adding: “We can assure you that robust investigations have been launched and we will bring all those responsible for this violence to justice.”
15,000 demonstrate in Belfast against right-wing violence
While things have largely calmed down in England following the right-wing extremist riots, riots have continued in the former civil war region of Northern Ireland in recent days.
A mosque near the capital Belfast was the target of a failed arson attack on Saturday night. In Belfast itself, several cars were set on fire. Five people were arrested there.
At the same time, thousands demonstrated against right-wing violence. It is estimated that 15,000 people took to the streets in Belfast on Saturday.
In London, according to the BBC, around 5,000 opponents of racism and right-wing violence marched through the government district and protested in front of the headquarters of the right-wing populist party Reform UK. There were further demonstrations against the right in Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff and Glasgow, among others.
Almost 800 people were arrested
Riots in English cities had previously kept the country on edge for days. There were attacks on security forces, accommodation for asylum seekers, mosques and shops.
Almost 800 people who took part in the riots or called for violence on the streets or on the Internet have been arrested so far. Almost 350 have already been charged and several have been sentenced to prison terms, some of them several years.
The government attributes the cessation of the riots to the quick response of law enforcement authorities. Despite this, Prime Minister Keir Starmer postponed a planned family holiday, according to the BBC. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds promised rapid assistance to entrepreneurs whose businesses were damaged or looted in the riots.
Source: Stern
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