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Violence does not advance any cause, it damages it." Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said that "there is no justification at all for this type of destruction and thuggery". On Tuesday night, Justice Minister Naomi
Hilary Benn, attends a press conference on 10 June 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images Also on BBC Breakfast, Benn said that the recent violent outbursts in Northern Ireland
statement on behalf of all ministers condemning the disorder. They have repeated calls for calm and said the events have caused significant harm to communities, spread fear and risked innocent lives. The Royal College
Violence has broken out across Belfast with homes and vehicles set on fire following a knife attack in the north of the city on Monday night. A man is in hospital with serious wounds after