‘They are thugs thriving on division’: residents voice disgust and shame at Belfast rioters
People tell of feeling alienated in own city, disruption to daily life including healthcare, and frustration with politicians Belfast residents have reacted with anger and disgust at the disorder in the city in response to a an online callout by the Guardian. People were asked if they had been affected by the unrest sparked by the stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie in the city earlier in the week. Continue reading...
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A man inspects the damage to a shop that rioters targeted on Wednesday night. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/ReutersView image in fullscreenA man inspects the damage to a shop that rioters targeted on Wednesday night. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/ReutersUK news‘They are thugs thriving on division’: residents voice disgust and shame at Belfast riotersPeople tell of feeling alienated in own city, disruption to daily life including healthcare, and frustration with politiciansJamie GriersonFri 12 Jun 2026 05.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 12 Jun 2026 05.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBelfast residents have reacted with anger and disgust at the disorder in the city in response to a an online callout by the Guardian.People were asked if they had been affected by the unrest sparked by the…
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