The Papers: 'Violence in Belfast' and Trump's 'war words'
Summary
There has been violence in Belfast after a knife attack by a Sudanese man who was granted asylum in the UK. Police and leaders are calling for calm amid fears of more unrest in other UK cities. Separately, President Donald Trump has promised a response to Iran after an American helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- A 30-year-old Sudanese man attacked people with a knife in Belfast and was charged with attempted murder.
- The attacker arrived in the UK via Paris and Dublin and was granted asylum in 2023.
- Police say the attacker was not known to security services before the attack.
- Crowds in Belfast set buses on fire and blocked roads after the knife attack.
- Officials are asking people not to protest to avoid more violence.
- President Donald Trump vowed a response to Iran after a US helicopter was hit by a drone near a key water route.
- A new law banning sex-based harassment was used for the first time to arrest a man on a train near London.
- A Somali football referee was denied entry to the US despite having a visa, causing anger in the football community.
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