Belfast unrest intensifies as water cannon returns amid knife-attack aftermath
TL;DR
Live BBC updates say Belfast violence after Monday’s knife attack continued with riot police deploying a water cannon; Northern Ireland police are receiving help from Police Scotland, including dog teams, to bolster public-order control. Officials warn against online incitement and say new powers will be introduced to remove illegal content. Wednesday’s disorder was smaller than Tuesday’s but still saw injuries and homelessness, and Hadi Alodid appeared in court charged with attempted murder, while the victim’s family urged calm and highlighted migrants’ contributions.
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