‘They are thugs thriving on division’: residents voice disgust and shame at Belfast rioters
The Guardian World ·
Residents of Belfast expressed anger and disgust towards rioters who set fire to cars and homes in response to a stabbing incident.
Belfast residents have reacted with anger and disgust at the disorder in the city in response to a an online callout by the Guardian. People were asked if they had been affected by the unrest sparked by the stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie in the city earlier in the week. Hadi Alodid, 30, of Belfast, has been charged with the attempted murder of Ogilvie. Hundreds of people took part in the riotssetting fire to cars, homes and a bus, and throwing bricks and petrol bombs at the police. …
Original source: The Guardian World