19 arrests as cops identify 21 suspects wanted in connection to Northern Ireland disorder

19 arrests as cops identify 21 suspects wanted in connection to Northern Ireland disorder To date, 12 people have been charged following the disorder. All have been refused bail 19:38, 12 Jun 2026 Police have made 19 arrests as 21 suspects have been identified so far following recent disorder in Northern Ireland. ‌ Violence erupted on the streets on Tuesday after footage of a kife attack in North Belfast spead across social media. ‌ 30-year-old Sudanese man has been charged with the attack on Stephen Ogilvie who has lost his left eye and has damage to his right eye alongside injuries to his neck and back. ‌ To date, 12 people have been charged following the disorder and all have been refused bail. Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said: “Our Public Order Enquiry Team have been working relentlessly to identify and arrest individuals involved in the recent disorder on our streets. At this time, 21 suspects have been identified with 19 arrests made, 12 people charged to appear at court and all 12 remanded in custody. Article continues below “Let this serve as a warning to those who have taken part in the shameful scenes we have seen over the last few days. Further arrests will be made as we continue to release images of individuals we want to identify, as we strive to deliver justice for those who have been affected by the disorder, racially-motivated attacks and hate-filled social media posts. “I re-iterate my call for calm over the weekend ahead and ask that anyone involved in protests does so peacefully. "Photos and footage including CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage - can be shared with police through the Major Incident Public Portal here . "Images of people we would like to speak to in connection with the disorder are being released regularly through Op Exposure and can be viewed here ." For all the latest news, visit the homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.