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Masked Rioters Ignite 62 Fires, Torching Belfast Homes and Bus

6/10/2026

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Masked rioters torched homes, cars and a Glider bus, prompting 62 fire incidents.
A 30-year-old Sudanese man faced attempted-murder charges after a stabbing on Kinnaird Avenue.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Justice Minister Naomi Long condemned the disorder.
Emergency crews deployed 21 extra fire appliances, while community members reported families forced from homes, including an east Belfast family rescued with councillor Paul Doherty’s help.

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Story summary

Masked rioters torched homes, cars and a Glider bus, prompting 62 fire incidents.
A 30-year-old Sudanese man faced attempted-murder charges after a stabbing on Kinnaird Avenue.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Justice Minister Naomi Long condemned the disorder.
Emergency crews deployed 21 extra fire appliances, while community members reported families forced from homes, including an east Belfast family rescued with councillor Paul Doherty’s help.