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Violent protests erupt over Belfast stabbing

June 10, 2026

Belfast police have charged a Sudanese man with attempted murder over a knife attack that left one man seriously injured. The stabbing sparked violence by anti-immigrant protesters in Belfast and other UK cities.

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Violence erupted in Belfast as anti-immigration riots saw masked groups set fire to homes, cars and a bus, prompting police to move residents to safety.

The unrest followed a knife attack involving an asylum seeker, which spread online and fueled tensions.

Officials condemned the attacks as unjustified, while immigrants expressed fear.

Protests linked to the incident have since spread to cities including London and Glasgow.

Melissa Kent Award-winning Canadian broadcast news and current affairs journalist