Mass riots have broken out in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, following a stabbing incident in which a Sudanese national is suspected. Protesters are setting cars on fire, blocking streets, and committing arson against buildings. This was reported by AFP, according to UNN.
Details
According to local media, the incident occurred on the evening of June 9. The Sudanese man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he repeatedly stabbed a man in his 40s. The victim was hospitalized.
Protests escalated into riots
After a video of the attack spread on social media, anti-immigration protests began in the city. By evening, reports emerged from the streets of Belfast regarding car fires, barricades, and blazes.
At least one building also caught fire, and its residents had to be evacuated. Additional police and rescue forces were deployed to the scene.
Police call for calm
According to the BBC, law enforcement officers have increased patrols in the city and have repeatedly appealed to protesters to refrain from violence.
According to preliminary data, the suspect held a residence permit in the United Kingdom and likely entered Northern Ireland via Dublin. The investigation into the circumstances of the attack is ongoing.
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