Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Effigies of migrants in a boat burn atop a bonfire at Moygashel, Co Tyrone

Co Tyrone bonfire lit as PSNI investigate 'hate incident'

A loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone controversially topped with an effigy of migrants in a boat was lit last night.

Ulster • 11 Jul 25

Belfast Islamic Centre was attacked at around 10pm on Friday night

Man charged over attack on Belfast Islamic Centre

A 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with an attack on the Belfast Islamic Centre.

Ulster • 22 Jun 25

A local MLA said a device was thrown inside the building during evening prayer and forced it to be evacuated (Credit: BBC)

Man arrested under terror act after Islamic centre attack

A 34-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act and is being questioned by police after an attack on the Belfast Islamic Centre.

Ulster • 21 Jun 25

Michelle O'Neill said Sinn Féin is working its way through deliberations on putting forward a candidate

O'Neill not ruling out run for presidential election

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill has not ruled out a run for the upcoming presidential election.

Politics • 20 Jun 25

Inspector Róisín Brown has spoken of her experience of being attacked last year

Attacks on PSNI 'need to be taken seriously' - officers

Ulster • 19 Jun 25

A new campaign aims to highlight the fact PSNI officers are attacked on a daily basis (file image)

9 PSNI officers report being assaulted every day - union

Nine police officers in Northern Ireland report being assaulted every day, and the actual figure is believed to be much higher.

Ulster • 19 Jun 25

The PSNI responded to rioting in the Nailor's Row area of the city (file pic)

Rioters urged to 'see sense' after 11 arrested in Derry

Eleven people have been arrested after 14 police officers were injured during rioting in Derry last night.

Ulster • 19 Jun 25

Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson was due to retire in December

NI Police Ombudsman takes temporary leave of absence

The head of the office that investigates complaints against the PSNI has stepped down from the role days after the conclusion of a police investigation into an alleged domestic incident at her home.

Regional • 17 Jun 25

BALLYMENA, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 11: PSNI officers in riot gear respond to a third night of civil unrest on June 11, 2025 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Violence broke out in Ballymena on Monday following a peaceful protest by the local community again

Mother and teen daughter appear in court over NI riots

A mother and her teenage daughter have appeared in court facing charges arising from rioting in Ballymena last week.

Ulster • 16 Jun 25

There have been 14 fire attacks on 5G masts across west Belfast since 2023 (file image)

Investigation into fire attacks on 5G masts in Belfast

Police in Belfast are investigating the latest in a series of fire attacks on 5G masts in the city. Since January 2023, there have been 14 of such attacks across west Belfast.

Ulster • 08 Jun 25