Rise in race-hate crimes reported in Northern Ireland as Belfast violence prompts extra policing
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The article reports on rising hate-motivated racial crimes in Northern Ireland, with PSNI data showing 2,367 race-related incidents reported in the year to March 2026, up from 1,806 the previous year. It also covers the aftermath of violence in Belfast, where the family of knife victim Stephen Ogilvy has urged that "unrest is not welcome" and called for peaceful protest only. Extra police have been deployed and public transport is closing early in Belfast following the previous night's violence.
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peaceful protest is the only way forward
There has been a rise in crimes and incidents with 'a race hate motivation' in Northern Ireland
The family of Stephen Ogilvy say "peaceful protest is the only way forward". Public transport is closing early in Belfast today after violence last night.
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