Reduction In Disorder Overnight As PSNI Operation Remains In Place Across Northern Ireland

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has reported a reduction in disorder overnight, with a calmer situation across many areas on Thursday night. However, police confirmed three arrests, an arson attack in north Belfast, race-hate graffiti in east Belfast, and continued patrols over the weekend.

PSNI Confirms Reduction In Disorder Overnight

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed there was a reduction in disorder overnight on Thursday, 11 June, following several nights of unrest across parts of Northern Ireland.

Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said officers continued their heightened presence in local communities, with a focus on engagement and de-escalation.

He said the situation was “much calmer” than in recent days. However, police confirmed that a policing operation will remain in place over the weekend to help maintain public order.

ACC Henderson said: “Our heightened presence in our local communities and engagement to de-escalate violence continued last night. Thankfully, the situation was much calmer than we have seen in recent days. Our policing operation will remain over the weekend to ensure public order is maintained.”

Peaceful Protests Reported In Several Areas

Police said there were peaceful protests at a number of locations, including Newtownabbey.

According to the PSNI, officers engaged with those taking part and supported their right to express their views lawfully.

No significant incidents of public disorder were reported at those peaceful protests.

ACC Henderson added: “There were peaceful protests last night at a number of locations, including Newtownabbey, with no significant incidents of public disorder. Officers engaged with participants supporting their right to express their views lawfully.”

Three Arrests Made Across Northern Ireland

Police confirmed there were three arrests in total across Northern Ireland overnight.

These included:

• One arrest connected to disorder on Wednesday night.
• A man detained following criminal damage to a vehicle in the Taughmonagh area of south Belfast.
• A 27-year-old man arrested in Newtownabbey after allegedly throwing a stone at a police vehicle.

The Newtownabbey incident happened during a mobile patrol in Abbeyville Court. Police said the 27-year-old male allegedly threw a stone at a police vehicle and was arrested on suspicion of disorderly behaviour.

Police also confirmed there was no significant disorder in Derry/Londonderry overnight. However, a 16-year-old male was arrested for riotous behaviour linked to the previous night, Wednesday.

Arson Attack And Race-Hate Graffiti Reported

While the overall level of disorder reduced, police said several serious incidents were still reported.

These included an arson attack on a house in the Shore Road area of north Belfast.

Police also received reports of race-hate graffiti in the Dee Street and Newtownards Road areas of east Belfast.

Public Order Enquiry Team Continues Investigation

ACC Henderson said there have now been 19 arrests so far this week, with people already charged to court.

He said: “There have been 19 arrests so far this week with people already charged to court. Our Public Order Enquiry Team is working day and night to identify those who have been involved in the disorder over the last number of days.”

Police are continuing to review footage, including CCTV, mobile phone video and dashcam recordings.

How To Contact Police

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.

Reports can also be submitted online using the PSNI non-emergency reporting form:
https://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online:
https://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/

Photos and footage, including CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage, can be shared with police through the Major Incident Public Portal:
https://www.mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI26W14-PO1

Images of people police would like to speak to in connection with the disorder are being released regularly through Op Exposure and can be viewed here:
https://www.psni.police.uk/news/op-exposure-june-2026

PSNI Operation To Continue Over Weekend

Police say their heightened operation will remain in place across Northern Ireland over the weekend.

The PSNI said officers will continue to patrol key areas, engage with local communities and respond to incidents where necessary.

The latest update comes after several days of unrest across parts of Northern Ireland, with police continuing to appeal for calm and for anyone with information to come forward.

Call to action:
Anyone with footage or information linked to recent disorder is urged to contact police on 101, submit a report online, or provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers.