11/06/2026
Charges Brought Following Disorder In Belfast And Portadown
A 42-year-old man has been charged with riot, attempted criminal damage, and assault on a police designated person. The charges are connected to public disorder that took place across Belfast on Tuesday 9 June.
In response to the incidents, a Public Order Enquiry Team has been established. Investigators are currently reviewing all online and video footage, with additional arrests and charges expected to follow.
Separately, two individuals have been charged following disorder in Portadown on Wednesday night, 10 June. A 28-year-old man faces charges of failing to remove a disguise when requested, obstructing police, and resisting police. Alongside him, a 24-year-old woman has been charged with disorderly behaviour and possession of an article with intent to do damage. Both individuals are due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates Court this morning, Thursday 11 June.
In accordance with standard legal procedures, all charges across both cases will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
In response to the incidents, a Public Order Enquiry Team has been established. Investigators are currently reviewing all online and video footage, with additional arrests and charges expected to follow.
In accordance with standard legal procedures, all charges across both cases will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
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Executive Condemns Violence And Issues Appeal For Calm
The Northern Ireland Executive has released a collective statement firmly condemning the violence, public disorder, and intimidation that took place across local communities last night.
Executive Condemns Violence And Issues Appeal For Calm
The Northern Ireland Executive has released a collective statement firmly condemning the violence, public disorder, and intimidation that took place across local communities last night.
11 June 2026
NIFRS Responds To Over 30 Incidents During Night Of Protest
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued a statement details its response to widespread activity during protests on Wednesday 10 June 2026. A spokesperson for the NIFRS stated: "From 7pm – 11.
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The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued a statement details its response to widespread activity during protests on Wednesday 10 June 2026. A spokesperson for the NIFRS stated: "From 7pm – 11.
11 June 2026
Charges Brought Following Disorder In Belfast And Portadown
A 42-year-old man has been charged with riot, attempted criminal damage, and assault on a police designated person. The charges are connected to public disorder that took place across Belfast on Tuesday 9 June. In response to the incidents, a Public Order Enquiry Team has been established.
Charges Brought Following Disorder In Belfast And Portadown
A 42-year-old man has been charged with riot, attempted criminal damage, and assault on a police designated person. The charges are connected to public disorder that took place across Belfast on Tuesday 9 June. In response to the incidents, a Public Order Enquiry Team has been established.
11 June 2026
Three Teenage Girls Charged Over Banbridge Assault
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have charged three 14-year-old girls in connection with the assault of another teenage girl in the Solitude area of Banbridge on Saturday 6 June. Each of the three teenagers has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Three Teenage Girls Charged Over Banbridge Assault
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have charged three 14-year-old girls in connection with the assault of another teenage girl in the Solitude area of Banbridge on Saturday 6 June. Each of the three teenagers has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
11 June 2026
PSNI Chief Warns Disorder Is Harming Communities
The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland has condemned overnight disorder across Northern Ireland as deeply damaging to local communities and pledged a robust policing operation in the days ahead.
PSNI Chief Warns Disorder Is Harming Communities
The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland has condemned overnight disorder across Northern Ireland as deeply damaging to local communities and pledged a robust policing operation in the days ahead.
11 June 2026
Kainos To Create 341 New Jobs To Accelerate AI Expansion
First Minister Michelle O'Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have confirmed that UK technology company Kainos will create 341 jobs in Northern Ireland over the next three years as it scales its artificial intelligence (AI) services to meet rising customer demand.
Kainos To Create 341 New Jobs To Accelerate AI Expansion
First Minister Michelle O'Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have confirmed that UK technology company Kainos will create 341 jobs in Northern Ireland over the next three years as it scales its artificial intelligence (AI) services to meet rising customer demand.
11 June 2026
All-Island UNESCO Network To Link Heritage Sites Across Ireland
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11 June 2026
Kimmins Condemns Second Night Of 'Racist Violence'
A Department for Infrastructure depot at Sandyknowes, outside Belfast, was broken into and a vehicle set alight, prompting further disruption to services and early business closures. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins condemned a second consecutive night of racist violence following the incident at the Department's site near Belfast.
Kimmins Condemns Second Night Of 'Racist Violence'
A Department for Infrastructure depot at Sandyknowes, outside Belfast, was broken into and a vehicle set alight, prompting further disruption to services and early business closures. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins condemned a second consecutive night of racist violence following the incident at the Department's site near Belfast.
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Translink Announces Evening Suspension of All Bus and Rail Services
Translink has confirmed that all bus and rail services will be suspended this evening, Wednesday 10 June, in anticipation of planned protests. A temporary suspension is currently affecting some bus services until 1.30pm, after which they are expected to resume before the full evening shutdown takes effect.
Translink Announces Evening Suspension of All Bus and Rail Services
Translink has confirmed that all bus and rail services will be suspended this evening, Wednesday 10 June, in anticipation of planned protests. A temporary suspension is currently affecting some bus services until 1.30pm, after which they are expected to resume before the full evening shutdown takes effect.
10 June 2026
Man Charged Over North Belfast Knife Attack Due to Appear in Court
A 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious knife attack in the Kinnaird Avenue area of north Belfast on Monday 8th June. The suspect is also charged with threats to kill and possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place.
Man Charged Over North Belfast Knife Attack Due to Appear in Court
A 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious knife attack in the Kinnaird Avenue area of north Belfast on Monday 8th June. The suspect is also charged with threats to kill and possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place.
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