Police warned for months about addresses targeted in Belfast riots
Summary
A volunteer group called the Accountability Project Northern Ireland warned the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for months about anti-immigration activists sharing addresses of homes targeted in recent Belfast riots. Despite these warnings, some of the listed homes were attacked during violent protests involving arson and racist actions.Key Facts
- The Accountability Project Northern Ireland monitored anti-immigration activity online and sent about 50 reports to the PSNI between August 2025 and June 2026.
- A "hitlist" of house addresses targeted by far-right groups was shared with the PSNI in January 2026.
- The targeted properties were mainly houses of multiple occupation (HMOs), where asylum seekers and refugees live.
- Anti-immigration groups used racist and hostile language against these residents, labeling them threats.
- Areas such as Newtownabbey and Glengormley, north of Belfast, were the most affected by riots involving arson and violence.
- Community groups helped vulnerable families leave dangerous areas and supported minority students affected by the unrest.
- The PSNI warned against sharing home addresses due to the distress caused to families and residents.
- There is concern that the police did not act sufficiently on early warnings before the violence erupted.
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