Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland

Mob violence has returned to Northern Ireland, with anti-immigration clashes in Belfast sparking deep concern. The unrest, which has racial undertones, has brought back memories of the province's decades-long sectarian violence. UK officials have condemned the violence, with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland describing it as "racist thuggery". Police have arrested several individuals, with some charged in connection with the violence, and investigations are ongoing into online coordination of the clashes.