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Northern Ireland leisure centre hosting immigrants attacked on third night of violence

On April 5, 2024, a leisure centre in Northern Ireland, which was hosting immigrants, was attacked for the third consecutive night, escalating tensions in the region. The violence, which included throwing petrol bombs and setting vehicles on fire, targeted the facility in Newry, where around 200 immigrants, primarily from Syria and Afghanistan, were temporarily housed. Local police reported that the attacks were carried out by a group of masked individuals, and while no injuries were reported, the incidents have heightened concerns about community relations and the safety of asylum seekers. Authorities are investigating the attacks and have increased security measures around the centre, as community leaders and politicians call for calm and dialogue to address the underlying issues fueling the unrest.

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