'A van was set alight and pushed towards my home'
Summary
In Northern Ireland, violent clashes erupted for a second night following a knife attack in Belfast. Protesters set homes and vehicles on fire, targeted health workers with racist abuse, and caused injuries to police officers before authorities made arrests to restore order.Key Facts
- Violent disorder occurred mainly on one street in the greater Belfast area after a knife attack left a man seriously injured.
- A van was set on fire and pushed toward a resident’s home in Glengormley.
- Police used water cannons to disperse crowds; 12 officers were injured, and 16 people were arrested.
- Health workers, including a nurse at Ulster hospital, faced racist threats and intimidation.
- Some hospital staff were told to leave their homes or face threats of arson.
- Families from Sudan, Somalia, Syria, and Eritrea were targeted, having their addresses shared on social media, causing fear and forcing some to take refuge in a church.
- The South Eastern Trust and Belfast Trust condemned the racist attacks on health workers.
- Authorities and community leaders called for calm and action to prevent further violence.
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