Police use water cannon against rioters in Northern Ireland
Summary
Police in Northern Ireland used water cannons to break up anti-immigration protests for a second night. The unrest followed a serious knife attack and included groups setting fires and throwing objects near Belfast and other areas.Key Facts
- Police used water cannons to disperse around 300 protesters near Sandyknowes roundabout, north of Belfast.
- The protesters burned a truck and threw bricks and other objects at police.
- Some protesters planned to target a hotel believed to house migrants.
- Smaller protests occurred peacefully at Stormont, the regional government building.
- The violence followed a knife attack in north Belfast that seriously injured a man.
- A suspect, Hadi Alodid, was charged with attempted murder and knife possession.
- Local government ministers condemned the violence and urged justice through legal channels.
- Many protesters wore dark clothing and face coverings, and some shouted warnings at police before being dispersed.
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