Man Charged With Riot Following Recent Disorder In Northern Ireland

A 39-year-old man has been charged with riot following recent disorder in Northern Ireland. He was arrested in Newtownabbey on Tuesday night and is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court today.

Man Charged With Riot After Disorder In Northern Ireland

A 39-year-old man has become the first person charged in connection with recent disorder in Northern Ireland.

Police said the man was arrested in Newtownabbey on Tuesday night, 9 June 2026. He has since been charged with riot.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court this afternoon, Wednesday 10 June 2026.

As is normal procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Public Order Enquiry Team Set Up

A Public Order Enquiry Team has now been established as police continue their investigation into the disorder.

Officers are reviewing video footage, social media posts and online material as part of their enquiries.

Police have said further arrests and charges are expected to follow.

Further Arrests And Charges Expected

The charge comes as police continue to investigate scenes of disorder reported across parts of Northern Ireland.

The Public Order Enquiry Team will examine available footage to identify those suspected of involvement.

Anyone with relevant footage or information is expected to be asked to come forward as the investigation progresses.

What Happens Next?

The 39-year-old man is due before Belfast Magistrates’ Court today.

The charge against him will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service, which is standard procedure in Northern Ireland.

Further updates are expected as police continue to review footage and make enquiries.

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