First Minister Michelle O’Neill has stated that there is “no place for racism in Northern Ireland”, reports RTE.
She was addressing recent instances of violent disturbance on Belfast’s streets during an Executive ministers’ meeting at Stormont Castle.
During a special session of the assembly this afternoon, members of the Northern Ireland Assembly are also sharing their opinions on the matter.
A motion denouncing “criminal damage and targeting of businesses in recent days” is being discussed.
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Last night, there was even more chaos, with attacks on police reported in east Belfast.
After dumpsters were set on fire, obstructing Connswater Street, and cops were attacked, five arrests were made. There was one injured policeman, reports RTE.
Thus far, seventeen people have been taken into custody.
The National Police Coordination Centre has received a request for more personnel to help the policing operation from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, which said that it had requested assistance from British troops, reports RTE.
The officers will offer crucial resilience and support, as well as get the required equipment and familiarisation training, according to Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones.
It occurs in the midst of tremendous chaos in the UK brought on by false information that went viral on the internet after three girls were fatally stabbed, reports RTE.
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