Good Morning Britain was interrupted for a major bomb update live from Belfast just minutes into the ITV show. The broadcaster issued a worrying update from the Irish city following a second night of unrest.
Chaos Erupts in Belfast
On Monday, June 8, chaos ensued after an attempted stabbing murder of Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast, along with threats to kill an NHS radiographer and possession of a knife. Since then, the city has descended into violence, with houses, vehicles, and businesses set alight. Fireworks were thrown at homes, and flares targeted properties, while frightened residents, including children, were evacuated.
Live Report from the Scene
On Thursday morning, June 11, presenters Kate Garraway and Paul Brand returned to the airwaves to discuss the biggest stories. Minutes into the programme, they welcomed senior news correspondent Jonathan Swain, who reported live from Belfast. As he walked through streets littered with smoking vehicles and firework shells, he revealed that two police officers were injured after being hit by a petrol bomb during the second night of unrest.
Meanwhile, other officers armed with riot gear charged gangs of masked rioters as they threw missiles and started fires. This is a breaking live TV story; the team will update with the latest information as soon as it is received.
