Reports nurses told by police to show ID to masked men during trouble - O'Neill (opens original article in a new tab)

Northern Ireland's First Minister condemned reports that nurses from minority backgrounds were asked to show ID to masked men by police, calling it 'vile and disgusting' and demanding a serious investigation.

• Nurses from minority backgrounds reported being asked to show ID to masked men by police
• First Minister Michelle O'Neill called the reports 'vile and disgusting' and demanded an investigation
• Health Minister Mike Nesbitt stated that international healthcare workers are essential to the health service
• O'Neill plans to raise the issue with Chief Constable Jon Boutcher after initial dismissal of the claims
• Some protesters engaged in racist violence during demonstrations