Police blast rioters with water cannon as violence flares again in N Ireland
Rioters have been blasted with a water cannon by police as unrest stirred on the streets of Northern Ireland once more.
Simon Byrne
Prime Minister and Irish premier make joint call for calm in Northern Ireland
The UK Prime Minister and Irish premier have made a joint call for calm after days of unrest in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Secretary welcomes united condemnation of violence
A united message of condemnation of recent violence in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by the Secretary of State.
Emergency talks to take place following violent unrest in Northern Ireland
Emergency talks are set to take place in Northern Ireland following a week of violence that police said has been on a scale not seen in recent years.
Stormont ministers unite to condemn violence and rioting
Ministers in the Stormont Executive have condemned the violence and rioting that has erupted in Northern Ireland, prompting united calls for calm to be restored.
Stormont ministers urged to speak with united voice on NI rioting
Ministers in the Stormont Executive have been urged to speak with a united voice in condemning rioting that has erupted in Northern Ireland.
Loyalist anger at post-Brexit trade rules among factors in NI disorder
The street disorder that has flared in various parts of Northern Ireland for more than a week can be attributed to a multitude of factors.
Johnson condemns violence in Northern Ireland after another night of unrest
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has condemned violence that again broke out on the streets of Northern Ireland, after a bus was hijacked and set on fire.
DUP MP urges loyalist protesters to ‘use their heads’
A DUP MP has urged loyalist protesters to “use their heads'” and step away from situations which may descend into disorder.
NI First Minister defends call for police chief to resign
Northern Ireland’s First Minister has defended her call for the police chief to resign after a decision not to prosecute Sinn Fein politicians over attending a large funeral last year despite Covid restrictions.
Arlene Foster blames ‘malign and criminal elements’ for whipping up violence
Northern Ireland’s First Minister has blamed “malign and criminal elements” for whipping up young people involved in recent violence and disorder.
Assembly set to be recalled as 41 officers injured in loyalist violence
The Stormont Assembly is set to be recalled for an emergency debate following days of violence and disorder in parts of Northern Ireland.
Proposal for Stormont Assembly to be recalled over loyalist violence
The Alliance Party leader has proposed a recall of the Stormont Assembly, following days of violence and disorder in parts of Northern Ireland.
Police attacked during another night of violence in Northern Ireland
Police were attacked during another night of violence and disorder in a number of loyalist areas in Northern Ireland on Monday.
UUP leader questions inspectorate probe into PSNI’s handling of Storey funeral
The Ulster Unionist Party leader has questioned the independence of a police inspectorate review of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s handling of a large republican funeral during the pandemic.
Decision not to prosecute Sinn Fein politicians at Storey funeral to be reviewed
A controversial decision not to prosecute 24 Sinn Fein politicians for alleged coronavirus breaches at a republican funeral is to be reviewed.
Confidence in police in NI at all-time low after Storey funeral – Arlene Foster
Confidence in policing in Northern Ireland has reached an all-time low, Stormont’s First Minister has warned.
Bobby Storey funeral among series of Covid-19 controversies involving PSNI
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has never been far from controversy during the coronavirus pandemic.
PSNI chief to be quizzed on safety of journalists
Northern Ireland’s chief constable is set to be questioned about the safety of journalists.
Protocol issues can be resolved with goodwill and common sense, insists PM
The Prime Minister has insisted “goodwill and common sense” will deliver resolutions to contentious post-Brexit Irish Sea trading arrangements.
Funding gap could result in 300 fewer officers, police chief warns
Northern Ireland’s Chief Constable Simon Byrne has expressed concern about a £23 million funding gap.
Policing Board committed to addressing ‘challenges’ with NI police chief
Members of a police oversight body in Northern Ireland have stated a joint commitment to work with the region’s chief constable to address challenges arising from policing the pandemic.
Sinn Fein criticism of police blasted by DUP as ‘ringing hollow’
Sinn Fein’s criticism of Northern Ireland’s chief constable over the policing of a Troubles commemoration has been blasted by the DUP as “ringing hollow”.
‘Frank’ exchanges between Sinn Fein and PSNI chief
A meeting between Sinn Fein and Northern Ireland’s chief constable following a controversial operation at a commemoration of a loyalist atrocity has been described as “forthright” and “frank”.
NI police chief: I’m in no one’s pocket
Northern Ireland’s chief constable denied being in anyone’s pocket as he expressed concern police were being used as a shock absorber in intensifying political clashes.
Nationalist crisis of confidence in policing after memorial arrest row – O’Neill
A controversial police operation which saw a Troubles survivor arrested at a memorial event has created a nationalist crisis of confidence in policing, Michelle O’Neill has said.
NI police chief vows not to quit amid arrest controversy
Northern Ireland’s chief constable vowed not to quit after apologising for a police operation that saw a Troubles survivor arrested at a memorial event.
Officer suspended after Troubles memorial arrest
An officer has been suspended following the controversial arrest of a Troubles survivor at a memorial event, PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has said.
Police and politicians call for calm after Troubles memorial arrest
Police and politicians have called for calm following the controversial arrest of a Troubles survivor at a memorial event.
Investigation launched after Troubles victim arrested at anniversary event
A police watchdog has launched an investigation after the victim of a Troubles shooting was arrested at an anniversary event.