Police in Belfast use water cannon as anti-immigrant unrest continues
Summary
Police in Belfast used water cannons to stop far-right protesters during a second night of violence after a Sudanese refugee stabbed a man. The victim's family asked for calm and spoke out against attacks on immigrants. The suspect appeared in court and was charged with attempted murder.Key Facts
- The unrest followed a knife attack involving a Sudanese refugee named Hadi Alodid.
- Police used water cannon and faced rocks and bottles thrown by protesters.
- The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, lost an eye and was seriously hurt but is now stable.
- The suspect was charged with attempted murder and remains in custody.
- The violence included burning homes and cars, forcing at least 27 people, mostly foreign nationals, to become homeless.
- Local leaders and the victim’s family condemned the anti-immigrant attacks and urged peaceful protest.
- The UK Prime Minister called the violence unacceptable and urged calm.
- Additional police officers were sent to Belfast to manage tensions during protests.
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