Closest matches to “Dunne condemns attacks”
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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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Assembly backs motion condemning racist and sectarian attacks
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the Assembly's motion condemning attacks on homes linked to sectarianism and racism, following incidents in north Belfast, Lisburn and Ballymena. He urges the PSNI to act against those responsible.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Assembly motion condemning sectarian and racist attacks on homes Original release: Assembly backs motion condemning racist and sectarian attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods slams latest violence in Ards and North Down
Green Party NI councillor Rachel Woods, who chairs the Ards and North Down PCSP, condemns a series of criminal incidents in the Borough linked to a feud between rival UDA-linked drug gangs, including attacks on occupied homes. She welcomes increased PSNI presence but says it diverts resources, and…
Justice and policing Issue: Ards and North Down attacks linked to UDA-linked drug gang feud Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods slams latest violence in Ards and North Down (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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McMurray condemns sword attack in Co Down
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray condemns a sword attack at a house in Ballaghbeg Park, Newcastle, in the early hours of 21 July, calling the behaviour completely unacceptable. He urges anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Newcastle Ballaghbeg Park sword attack Original release: McMurray condemns sword attack in Co Down (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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McGrath condemns attack on traffic warden and police officers in Newcastle
SDLP MLA Mark McGrath condemns an attack on a traffic warden and police officers in Newcastle, Co Down, and calls for those responsible to be held to account.
Justice and policing Issue: Attack on traffic warden and police officers in Newcastle Original release: McGrath condemns attack on traffic warden and police officers in Newcastle (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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Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood
Alliance North Down’s MLA Andrew Muir and Alderman Martin McRandal condemned two hate‑crime attacks on homes in Holywood’s Church Green and Church Road, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI and stressing the community’s inclusive values.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist vandalism of homes in Holywood Original release: Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan condemns racist attack in west Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan condemns a racially motivated assault in west Belfast’s Divis Street district, calling it disgraceful and saying it has no place in society. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI and stresses the community’s commitment to diversity and opposition to racism.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist assault on Divis Street, west Belfast Original release: Sheehan condemns racist attack in west Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives condemn terrifying shooting and arson attack in Larne
Alliance MLAs Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly condemn overnight gunfire at a Larne house and a car set alight nearby, which trapped five people, and urge anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Larne shooting and car arson incidents, St John's Place and Hampton Crescent Original release: Alliance representatives condemn terrifying shooting and arson attack in Larne (opens in a new tab)
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‘Attack on block of flats disgraceful and must be condemned’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a recent attack on flats in the Belvoir area of South Belfast, calling it an attempt to spread fear and hatred. She urges anyone with information to contact the police.
Justice and policing Issue: Belvoir estate flats attack, South Belfast Original release: ‘Attack on block of flats disgraceful and must be condemned’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson condemns sinister disruption of community policing meeting in Craigavon
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns the disruption of a public Policing & Community Safety Partnership meeting in Craigavon on 27 February, which he calls a sinister, intimidatory attempt by anti-PSNI individuals. He says Alliance fully supports the PSNI and its officers.
Justice and policing Issue: Craigavon Policing & Community Safety Partnership meeting disruption Original release: Tennyson condemns sinister disruption of community policing meeting in Craigavon (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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Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns a racially-motivated arson attack on a Donegall Road business, the fourth such incident there in a fortnight, and calls on all parties to show sustained leadership. She urges anyone with information or footage to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially-motivated arson attack on Donegall Road business, South Belfast Original release: Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan appeals for calm following Ballymena disorder
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan appeals for calm after a night of disorder in Ballymena, urging political leaders to show responsible leadership in defusing tensions. He calls for the PSNI to be allowed to carry out thorough investigations and condemns violence against women and girls.
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena disorder and PSNI funding pressures Original release: McGuigan appeals for calm following Ballymena disorder (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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Durkan: No excuse for bringing violence onto Derry streets
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan condemns two nights of disorder in Derry's Waterside, denouncing petrol bombs and urging anyone encouraging youths onto the streets to cease, warning against importing Drumcree tensions.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry disorder and petrol bombing on the hill, Sunday evening Original release: Durkan: No excuse for bringing violence onto Derry streets (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Disorder and disruption in Derry must stop – Jackson
Sinn Féin councillor Christopher Jackson says disorder and disruption in Derry, which he says is aimed at stoking tensions, is wrong and must end. He condemns a small minority's actions on the hill on Sunday evening, including petrol bombs thrown onto streets, and says young people should not be…
Justice and policing Issue: Derry disorder and petrol bombing on the hill, Sunday evening Original release: Disorder and disruption in Derry must stop – Jackson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly condemns Larne arson attack.
Alliance East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly condemns an overnight arson attack in Larne that destroyed three cars at Larne FC's grounds on Inver Road. He thanks emergency services and urges anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Larne arson attack destroying three cars at Larne FC Original release: Donnelly condemns Larne arson attack. (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns racist attack as ‘disgraceful and disgusting’
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an attack on a home in Donegall Avenue, south Belfast, in which residents were injured, calling it unacceptable and urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Donegall Avenue home attack in south Belfast Original release: Hargey condemns racist attack as ‘disgraceful and disgusting’ (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford condemns Lisburn shooting incident
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford condemns a shooting in Lisburn in the early hours of 11 August, calling it appalling and shocking. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers, noting that no one was injured.
Justice and policing Issue: Lisburn shooting incident August 2026 Original release: Honeyford condemns Lisburn shooting incident (opens in a new tab)
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John Stewart MLA Condemns Attack on Larne Leisure Centre
UUP East Antrim MLA John Stewart condemns the overnight arson and attacks on Larne Leisure Centre, calling the violence and intimidation unacceptable and urging witnesses to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Arson and attacks on Larne Leisure Centre Original release: John Stewart MLA Condemns Attack on Larne Leisure Centre (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan urges calm following sectarian attacks
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan calls for calm and for no retaliation after a number of weekend incidents in Derry, which police are treating as sectarian hate crimes including attacks on young people. He also condemns a bus attack in Omagh and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Derry-Londonderry sectarian attacks over the weekend of 26-27 April 2025 Original release: Durkan urges calm following sectarian attacks (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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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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Joint statement from party leaders
Joint statement from the leaders of Northern Ireland's main parties, including UUP MLA Jon Burrows, condemning a violent incident in North Belfast the previous evening. They express thoughts for the victim and his family, back the PSNI investigation, urge people not to share graphic footage, and…
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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Ulster Unionist Party Leader calls for calm after barbaric North Belfast knife attack
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA condemns a knife attack in North Belfast as barbaric, wishes the victim a recovery, and thanks bystanders, medics and the PSNI. He says he was assured police resources would be mobilised to keep the community safe, and calls for calm and factual police information.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Leader calls for calm after barbaric North Belfast knife attack (opens in a new tab)
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McDonough-Brown condemns South Belfast security alert
Alliance councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown condemns the suspicious devices found at a South Belfast property, describing those responsible as sinister, and urges anyone with information to contact police. He thanks the PSNI for making the area safe.
Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast suspicious devices security alert at Bentham Drive property Original release: McDonough-Brown condemns South Belfast security alert (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives condemn Ballymoney shooting.
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland and Ballymoney Councillor Lee Kane condemn a shooting in the Carnany Drive area of Ballymoney, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers. Cllr Kane calls for visible neighbourhood policing and says he will press the local…
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymoney Carnany Drive shooting July 2024 Original release: Alliance representatives condemn Ballymoney shooting. (opens in a new tab)