Man charged with assaulting ex-mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr (opens original article in a new tab)

A man has been charged with assaulting former mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr and others at a migrant charity event in Northern Ireland, with additional charges related to distributing offensive material and inciting hatred.

• A man was charged with assaulting Northern Ireland's first black mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, and two others at a migrant charity event.
• Thompson was accused of distributing material likely to cause fear and distress and engaging in hate-inducing behavior.
• The court heard that Thompson's actions left attendees 'distressed and terrified' and he was remanded in custody.