Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast after week of disorder

About 3,000 people attended an anti-racism rally outside Belfast City Hall on Saturday afternoon, organized by Unite Against Racism under the Together Against Hate banner, following days of unrest after a knife attack left Stephen Ogilvie with severe injuries. The event featured chants such as say no to racism and solidarity with refugees, and even coincided with a wedding at City Hall for Cara Bell and Matthew Richardson, who joined the crowd afterward. Police said 23 people were arrested during the disorder, with 17 charged, and Belfast’s mayoral leadership stressed that diversity makes the city stronger.