Water cannon deployed as NI anti-immigration protests turn violent (second night)
TL;DR
Police used water cannon to disperse about 300 rioters during a second night of anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland, including clashes near the Sandyknowes roundabout north of Belfast, arson and brick-throwing; unrest also reported in Derry and Coleraine. A man linked to Monday’s north Belfast stabbing was charged with attempted murder, and ministers condemned the violence while urging peaceful protest.
- Police use water cannon against rioters in Northern Ireland The Guardian
- Water cannon fired as crowds face off against police near Belfast BBC
- Homes attacked and vehicles set on fire as stabbing victim’s family ‘disgusted’ by second night of rioting Belfast Telegraph
- Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack The New York Times
- Belfast knife attack victim's family says sharing of false information is 'deeply distressing' after second night of disorder Sky News
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