THE Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has requested officers from across Britain to support its teams as they respond to ongoing riots in Belfast. There has been consistent unrest and violent disorder in the city since the weekend when an anti-immigration demonstration erupted into rioting. Three further nights of rioting have followed, with the PSNI now stretched to … [Read more...] about PSNI requests support from police officers across UK as riots continue in Belfast
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Gardaí investigate threat made to Taoiseach’s family
GARDAÍ are investigating a threat made against Taoiseach Simon Harris in a social media post over the weekend. The post, which referred to the Taoiseach and his family and was published on Instagram, is now the subject of an investigation the police force has confirmed. Responding to the incident, Mr Harris said there would be “no place” for those who make online threats to … [Read more...] about Gardaí investigate threat made to Taoiseach’s family
First three prison sentences handed down to thugs involved in riots across Britain
THREE men have been jailed for their involvement in the riots and violence that has erupted across Britain in the past week. Derek Drummond, of Pool Street, Southport, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker after taking part in a riot in Southport on Monday, August 29. Drummond was among a group of around 300 people walking towards the mosque on … [Read more...] about First three prison sentences handed down to thugs involved in riots across Britain
Dangerous driver jailed after causing death of Irishman in hit-and-run
A DANGEROUS driver who caused the death of an Irishman in a hit-and-run incident has been jailed. David Breen, 26, was cycling home after playing football when he was struck by a car driven by Terry Varndell in Chichester, West Sussex in October 2021. Co. Kerry native Mr Breen tragically died at the scene minutes later. Varndell, who had been using his phone in the moments … [Read more...] about Dangerous driver jailed after causing death of Irishman in hit-and-run
Wife of Conservative councillor arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred
THE WIFE of a Conservative councillor has been arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred. In a post on Twitter/X, Lucy Connolly appeared to call for hotels housing immigrants to be burnt down. The childminder from Northampton posted the message in the hours after three children were killed in an attack on a children's dance event in Southport on Monday, July 29. In a … [Read more...] about Wife of Conservative councillor arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred