Belfast Unrest
June 10 – June 12, 2026 Updated Jun 12
Every published chapter of The Fold's coverage of Belfast Unrest, in one place — oldest to newest, updated as the story develops.
Belfast stabbing arrest sparks anti-immigration protests as Starmer urges calm
A Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with attempted murder over a north Belfast stabbing, triggering street protests amplified by far-right figures across the UK.
Belfast police deploy water cannon on second night of anti-immigrant unrest
Police used water cannon against far-right protesters in Belfast as unrest over a stabbing entered a second night, with Starmer condemning attacks that drove families from their homes.
Belfast sees first calm night after two nights of anti-immigrant rioting
Police reported no repeat of the disorder on Thursday night, as Northern Ireland's Housing Executive said it is assisting 29 households whose homes were attacked.