Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack
Summary
A water cannon was used by police to disperse a crowd involved in violence near Belfast following a knife attack. The unrest included attacks on police, property damage, and protests in several Northern Ireland locations. Authorities have made arrests and urged peaceful protests.Key Facts
- A water cannon was deployed at Sandyknowes roundabout near Belfast to manage a large crowd.
- The violence followed a stabbing attack in north Belfast where the victim was seriously injured.
- Protesters threw bricks, bottles, wood, petrol bombs, and set fires to property and vehicles.
- Police faced attacks and responded with additional officers but the latest disorder was smaller than the previous night.
- Public transport was shut down and some schools closed early on the day of the unrest.
- About 27 people were made homeless after targeted attacks on homes of foreign nationals.
- Two men have been charged related to the violence, including charges of riot and assault.
- Police warned that sharing addresses of targeted properties online puts lives at risk and may be illegal.
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