### [2026-06-9](/feed/2026/06/9/index.md)

##### 2026 Northern Ireland riots
#  Riots erupt in Belfast and Newtownards, Northern Ireland due to yesterday’s knife attack. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevl9j9y8dmo)

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