Police believe more disorder in Belfast is likely, court told

Police believe that more violence linked to planned anti-immigration protests is likely in Belfast in the coming days, a court has heard.

A judge described scenes of disorder in the city at the weekend as “absolutely disgraceful” as he refused bail to four men.

Deputy District Judge Liam McStay said there were racist elements to the violence and that the message had to be sent that if “you allow yourself to become involved in this you will be remanded”.

Violence flared after an anti-immigration demonstration left Belfast City Hall on Saturday. Three police officers were injured in the disturbances.

Four men were charged and appeared at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The first to appear was Simeon Eric McCullough, 46, of Schomberg Drive in Belfast, who was charged with disorderly behaviour and resisting police.

The court was told the alleged offences had occurred in the Sandy Row…

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