Police Frustrated Over Handling of Racist Violence in Belfast

Ethnic minority communities remain fearful as PSNI addresses challenges in tackling hate crimes and recent disorder.

Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton stated there is a 'very real sense of fear' among ethnic minority communities in Northern Ireland following racist violence in Belfast.
The PSNI has arrested 49 individuals and charged 39 in connection with the violence that erupted after an anti-immigration protest in early August.
Police faced criticism for their response to the unrest, with accusations of inaction as ethnic minority businesses were attacked.
Racially motivated hate crimes are described as a 'growing issue' by ACC Singleton, who emphasized the need for a collective societal approach to combat racism.
The PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure plan to meet to improve their response to racist displays, following delays in removing anti-Muslim posters from Newtownabbey.