Violence spread for a second night in Northern Ireland as police used water cannon to disperse crowds following a knife attack in Belfast.
Police in Northern Ireland deployed a water cannon on Wednesday night after fresh disorder erupted near the Sandyknowes roundabout in Glengormley, County Antrim. Riot officers came under attack from groups throwing bricks, bottles, wood, petrol bombs and other objects.
Several fires were reported, including a Department for Infrastructure vehicle set ablaze. Authorities said some protesters attempted to target a hotel housing asylum seekers. While unrest was reported in several areas, police said the violence was less severe than the previous night’s disturbances.
The protests followed Monday’s knife attack in north Belfast, which left Stephen Ogilvie with life-changing injuries. A 30-year-old Sudanese national, Hadi Alodid, has been charged with attempted murder. The victim’s family has urged calm, warning against misinformation and calling for only peaceful protests.
Police, political leaders and community groups have condemned the violence and appealed for restraint as investigations continue.
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