Thousands gathered in Belfast and Londonderry for anti-racism rallies after unrest linked to a knife attack spread across parts of Northern Ireland. Police have made 23 arrests, and 17 people have been charged to court, the BBC reported.
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Police used a water cannon in Northern Ireland after a second night of unrest linked to a Belfast knife attack. The victim’s family appealed for peaceful protest and warned against using the attack to fuel hostility toward migrants.
Disorder broke out across Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland after a 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder over a knife attack. Homes, vehicles and a bus were set on fire as officials appealed for calm.
Hundreds of anti-immigration protesters gathered in Belfast after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that seriously injured a man in his 40s. Police said they were investigating the motive but had no information suggesting terrorism.
The U.S. Secret Service has been informed by the Police Service of Northern Ireland of local media reports that a document related to President Joe Biden's visit to Belfast was found on a city street. The document contained a rough itinerary and names and positions of police officials, but the Secret Service has assured the public that their security plans remain intact and the safety of the President is their top priority. They are currently working with the PSNI to investigate the incident.