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Joint statement from party leaders
Alliance leader Naomi Long joins the leaders of Sinn Féin, the DUP, UUP and SDLP in condemning a violent incident in North Belfast. They wish the victim a full recovery, back the PSNI investigation, urge people not to share graphic images and call for calm.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Joint statement from party leaders (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Statement
The DUP, in a joint statement with leaders of Northern Ireland's main parties, condemns a "horrific" attack in North Belfast, wishes the victim a full recovery, and urges people not to share graphic images or videos. They back PSNI investigators and ask for information and footage.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Joint Statement (opens in a new tab)
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Party Leaders' statement on North Belfast attack
SDLP leader Claire Hanna joins the leaders of the DUP, Sinn Féin, Alliance and UUP in condemning a violent incident in North Belfast, wishing the victim a full recovery. They urge people not to share graphic images and call on anyone with information or footage to assist the PSNI investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Party Leaders' statement on North Belfast attack (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from party group leaders on Belfast City Council
Alliance's Belfast City Council party group leaders condemn a violent attack in North Belfast, expressing thoughts for the victim, his family and witnesses. They urge people not to share graphic footage and ask anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Statement from party group leaders on Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell
Michelle O'Neill MLA, Sinn Féin Vice-President, joins other party leaders in condemning the shooting of DCI John Caldwell in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, which left him critically injured. They call on the public to help police with the attempted murder investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell
Joint statement from the leaders of Sinn Féin, the DUP, the UUP and the SDLP condemning the shooting of DCI John Caldwell in Omagh, wishing him a full recovery and calling on the public to help police with the attempted murder investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns the 'depraved' attack in North Belfast
Alliance MLA for North Belfast Nuala McAllister condemns a violent attack in North Belfast shown in circulating footage, sends thoughts to the victim and witnesses, and urges anyone with information to contact police urgently.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: McAllister condemns the 'depraved' attack in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Publish details of attackers nationality, immigration status and religion immediately
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell calls for police to immediately release the nationality, immigration status and religion of a man arrested over a stabbing in North Belfast's Kinnaird Avenue area. He backs a call made by Rupert Lowe MP to the Prime Minister and urges police and media not…
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Publish details of attackers nationality, immigration status and religion immediately (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Horrific scenes must never be repeated
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns the disorder in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland, calling it a racist pogrom that targeted innocent people. She blames toxic far-right elements online and some politicians' language, and appeals for calm and political leadership.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Hanna: Horrific scenes must never be repeated (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte: Shock at violent North Belfast attack
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte says there is widespread shock after a violent attack on Monday night, praises those who intervened and led to the attacker's arrest, and urges people not to view or share footage of it. He has requested a PSNI update and calls on people to avoid far-right…
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Whyte: Shock at violent North Belfast attack (opens in a new tab)
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Shameful scenes have no place on our streets – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns violence on North Belfast streets, describing attacks on family homes, businesses, cars and buses. He calls for the victim of an attempted murder to be supported and the perpetrator brought to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Shameful scenes have no place on our streets – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns racist attack in South Belfast.
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl calls the racist attack on a young family on Thalia Street abhorrent, saying the door was set on fire and the perpetrators must be robustly condemned. She thanks NIFRS and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast home arson attack treated as racist by police Original release: Nicholl condemns racist attack in South Belfast. (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of…
The Democratic Unionist Party expresses solidarity with DCI John Caldwell and his family, condemns the attempted murder in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, urges the public to assist police and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of… (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly
Sinn Féin councillor Pádraig Donnelly condemns those behind a suspected racially motivated attack on a home in east Belfast late on Tuesday night. He calls on political and community leaders to challenge such behaviour and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast suspected racially motivated attack on home Original release: No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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North Belfast Attack: Community Needs Support, Not More Violence on Our Streets
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll condemns last night's attack in Kinnaird Avenue, North Belfast, and urges calm. He rejects organised retaliation and racist opportunism, citing the Ballymena burnings, and calls for support for the victim, their family and the local community.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: North Belfast Attack: Community Needs Support, Not More Violence on Our Streets (opens in a new tab)
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Violence in Portadown deplorable and unacceptable, says Tennyson
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns overnight violence in Portadown, in which police were attacked and 22 officers injured, calling it deplorable and unacceptable. He says those responsible do not speak for the town's majority and expresses solidarity with migrant and ethnic minority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Portadown overnight violence against police and migrant communities Original release: Violence in Portadown deplorable and unacceptable, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín condemns North Belfast shooting
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín condemns a shooting of a man that morning in north Belfast, saying there is no place for guns on local streets. She urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast shooting of a man on May 2022 Original release: Ní Chuilín condemns North Belfast shooting (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey slams further racist attacks
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist attacks in south Belfast, including an attack on a home, an assault on a man and an attempt to set fire to a business, and calls for those responsible to face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racist attacks on home, man and business Original release: Hargey slams further racist attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns attacks on homes in north Belfast
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns suspected racist attacks on homes near the Ballysillan area of north Belfast, says the families affected will be contacted for support, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Suspected racist attacks on homes near Ballysillan, north Belfast Original release: Finucane condemns attacks on homes in north Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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We must stand together against intimidation, says Maghie, before BCC special council meeting.
Alliance Deputy Group Leader on Belfast City Council Jenna Maghie urges unity against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia and intimidation ahead of a special council meeting on weekend disorder in the city, and says political leaders must respond with dialogue and decisive action.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast disorder following weekend rallies, August 2024 Original release: We must stand together against intimidation, says Maghie, before BCC special council meeting. (opens in a new tab)
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Poots condemns violence in South Belfast
DUP MLA for South Belfast Edwin Poots condemns the violence in South Belfast on Saturday, saying many involved are not local and that people are angry over housing costs and access to GPs and dentists, and calling on Government bodies to listen and act.
Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast violence and rioting, August 2024 Original release: Poots condemns violence in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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We must unite against racist thuggery and intimidation – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney condemns street violence, attacks on police and racist disorder against migrant households in South Antrim and elsewhere, calling for unity against intimidation after a North Belfast stabbing that he describes as barbaric.
Justice and policing Immigration Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: We must unite against racist thuggery and intimidation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for recall of Assembly over racially-motivated violence
Alliance calls for the Assembly to be recalled after racially motivated criminal damage to Belfast business premises, submitting a recall petition and urging other parties to sign. Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls on the First and deputy First Minister to reverse cuts to good relations work…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast racially motivated criminal damage to businesses, Assembly recall call Original release: Alliance calls for recall of Assembly over racially-motivated violence (opens in a new tab)
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NI political parties need to unite to condemn protests outside a North Down hotel hosting asylum seekers, says Muir
Alliance North Down MLA Andrew Muir calls on all local political representatives to unite in condemning protests outside the Bangor Hotel, which houses asylum seekers, and the attitudes behind them. He points to masked protesters, including children, and to social media comments reported to police.
Immigration Issue: Bangor Hotel asylum seeker protests in North Down Original release: NI political parties need to unite to condemn protests outside a North Down hotel hosting asylum seekers, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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McKinney disgusted by sectarian attack and condemns those responsible.
Alliance Derry City and Strabane Councillor Phillip McKinney condemns a sectarian attack on a family home on the Fountain Estate on 7 January, in which rocks were thrown and a window smashed while two children were inside. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Fountain Estate sectarian attack on family home, January 2023 Original release: McKinney disgusted by sectarian attack and condemns those responsible. (opens in a new tab)
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Serious North Belfast Road Traffic Incident
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett says he is saddened by an early-morning road crash in North Belfast, sending thoughts to those affected. He urges witnesses and anyone holding CCTV or dashcam footage to contact the PSNI, and asks for space for the investigation after an arrest.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast early-morning road traffic collision and PSNI investigation Original release: Serious North Belfast Road Traffic Incident (opens in a new tab)
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Long condemns threats of paramilitary violence following BCC vote
Alliance Belfast City Council Group Leader Michael Long condemns reported threats by loyalist paramilitary representatives to carry out arson attacks on council property after a recent council vote on an Irish language policy. He says the threats are an attempt at coercive control and criticises…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Belfast City Council unified Irish language policy approval Original release: Long condemns threats of paramilitary violence following BCC vote (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw condemns racially motivated attack on home of mother and child in South Belfast
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw condemns a racially motivated attack on a young mother and her child's home in the Roden Street area, saying it was meant to intimidate them. She calls on all parties to condemn such incidents and urges anyone with information to contact PSNI or…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially motivated attack on home in Roden Street, South Belfast Original release: Bradshaw condemns racially motivated attack on home of mother and child in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey: leadership needed for strong message on terrorism
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP expressed support for two officers injured by a bomb in Strabane, condemned the attack and urged political leadership to denounce such violence. DUP Lead Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke MLA called for a fresh threat‑level review in Northern Ireland.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane bomb attack on police officers Original release: Sir Jeffrey: leadership needed for strong message on terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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We need a solution that unionists can support - Brett
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett, speaking from London at the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, says the Northern Ireland Protocol must be replaced with arrangements unionists can support. He claims it caused the Executive's collapse and calls for its replacement to restore Northern…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Parliamentary Partnership Assembly meeting at Westminster on Protocol talks Original release: We need a solution that unionists can support - Brett (opens in a new tab)