Riots
Police investigating ‘migrant boat’ bonfire as hate incident

Police investigating ‘migrant boat’ bonfire as hate incident

A loyalist bonfire with an effigy of migrants in a boat was set on fire last night A loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone, topped with an effigy of migrants in a boat, was lit last night (July 10). The Police Service of Northern Ireland are investigating a hate incident following the controversial bonfire on the […]

9 months ago

Fireworks and petrol bombs thrown at police in second night of unrest in Ballymena

Fireworks and petrol bombs thrown at police in second night of unrest in Ballymena

Police have described the violent scenes as “racist thuggery” Riots broke out for a second night in Ballymena in Co Antrim, with fireworks, petrol bombs and glass bottles being thrown at police. Officers were carrying shields and wearing armour as they used plastic batons and water cannons to attempt to disperse crowds. Cars were set […]

10 months ago

France to consider imposing state of emergency following mass riots in Paris

France to consider imposing state of emergency following mass riots in Paris

133 people were injured, and another 412 people were arrested during the riots. A group known as ‘The Yellow Vests’ are said to be at the centre of a series of violent riots in the French capital this weekend, which resulted in numerous torched cars, high amounts of property destruction and vandalism, and dozens of […]

7 years ago

The number of casualties in Catalonia has risen dramatically to more than 750

The number of casualties in Catalonia has risen dramatically to more than 750

Updated: 19.55 Latest reports claim that clashes between police and civilians have left more than 760 people injured. Barcelona is in meltdown on Sunday afternoon after police forces attempted to prevent people from voting for Catalonian independence. With the poll declared illegal by Spain’s constitutional court, police forces used batons and rubber bullets to prevent […]

9 years ago