Adrian Rutherford

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Abdullah Sabri |Adrian Rutherford |Victoria Steveley

Taoiseach 'hopeful' NI violence will stop before marching season startsTaoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is hopeful the racially-motivated violence which has convulsed Northern Ireland will abate before the start of the marching season as he warned every country has to adopt a “zero tolerance” approach to such racist attacks. Mr Martin said it was shocking to see families fleeing their homes amid fears of masked gangs targeting their families," he said. "I think it will ease.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Adrian Rutherford

The latest incident – the third in a week – happened in the Poleglass area. Images show the mast ablaze. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey called for an end to attacks on 5G masts in the community. “This continued campaign is irrational and absolutely absurd,” he said.

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Abdullah Sabri |Adrian Rutherford |Victoria Steveley

Youths and riot police in Portadown. MP Carla Lockhart condemns Portadown disorder: 'Violence never solved anything'Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has condemned last night's trouble in Portadown. She said: "I want to pay tribute to the tireless efforts of community representatives who have worked diligently to de-escalate tensions.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Adrian Rutherford |Victoria Steveley

Mr Martin said it was shocking to see families fleeing their homes amid fears of masked gangs targeting their families. It comes as a rally has heard rioting could end in tragedy as campaigners vowed to root out racism in society. Hundreds of people gathered at Belfast City Hall this afternoon. "No government is immune, no country or society is immune from this type of violence that is racially motivated, let’s be honest and call it out for what it is," he said.

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Abdullah Sabri |Adrian Rutherford |Victoria Steveley

Crowds have gathered at City Hall to protest at several nights of violence. Patrick Corrigan from Amnesty NI told those gathered: “We’re here because once again the ugly face of racism has show its face on our streets, this time in terrifying attacks. "We’re just one petrol bomb away from racially-motivated murder."Last night, police were attacked as violence flared in Portadown. Images show one officer surrounded by flames after a petrol bomb was thrown.