Special Episode: Inside the Belfast riots

Special Episode: Inside the Belfast riots

From The Crime Agents by Global

June 10, 2026 · 41 min · Episode 57

About this episode

Andy provides an eyewitness account of the Belfast riots, discussing the underlying issues of racism and immigration in Northern Ireland.

As Belfast burned on Tuesday night, Andy was there. In this special episode, he delivers a full eyewitness report from the riots: the violence, the racism, and the fury that erupted on the streets of Northern Ireland's capital. Andy & Neil explain how a horrific knife attack by a Sudanese man on Monday night led to calls for protest within hours, and how those calls spiralled into widespread disorder. They discuss why immigration has become such a flashpoint in Northern Ireland, whether the Common Travel Area represents a genuine security gap, and what can be done to stop this unrest spreading, as it did in the Southport riots two years ago. Later, they examine the role played by the likes of Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk in stoking division, and break down whether law enforcement has any real power to curb their influence. Neil also gives his personal response to the growing levels of racism on Britain's streets, and explains his fear that a 'race war' could be coming to the UK. Follow us on social media: @thecrimeagents The Crime Agents is a Global production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you…

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy, Neil

Topics covered

  • Belfast riots
  • immigration
  • racism
  • law enforcement
  • social unrest
  • division

Keywords

  • Belfast
  • riots
  • immigration
  • racism
  • law enforcement
  • Tommy Robinson
  • Elon Musk
  • Northern Ireland
  • Southport

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Northern Ireland, Belfast, UK, Southport

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