Today07:58 BST'We've seen children and families having to leave their homes'Labour Party chair Anna Turley has said it was "horrendous" to see families forced out their homes in Belfast. She appealed for calm, urging those angry about Monday's attack to let the justice system work its course.Ms Turley told Sky News: "It was horrendous to see that. It must be really horrifying and really frightening for all those families living in that community. nobody wants to see that. I would appeal, like many others have, for calm on the streets of Belfast and around the country as well. Those people are innocent, they shouldn't be getting caught up."We've seen children and families having to leave their homes, and no one wants to see that. We know the situation that happened the night before last was absolutely horrific, absolutely horrendous. And there's no place for that on the streets of the United Kingdom. But we have to let the police and the justice system take its course now."And nobody should be stoking this up or bringing violence to the streets anywhere in the United Kingdom." The Labour chair continued: "No one could see that video footage and not be outraged and horrified by what's happened. But there is one person responsible for that and that is the perpetrator who has been arrested, who is up before court today."So I really want to commend the police, the justice system, for how swiftly they acted."Today07:55 BSTVideo shows fires raging Video has captured fires blazing on Belfast's Lendrick Street as the angry mob gathered in 'anti-migrant protests' following Monday night's horriffic knife attack.Fires rage on Lendrick Street in Belfast following disorderToday07:51 BSTIn pictures: Belfast burns in ‘race-based pogrom’ Fire and fury swept through the streets of Belfast last night in what local MP Claire Hanna called “a race-based pogrom” after anti-migrant protestors began setting fire to cars, buses and buildings.A Glider bus, set on fire by protesters, on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast(Image: PA/PA Wire)Youths gather in front of a burning barricade on Duncairn Gardens(Image: Getty Images)Vehicles set on fire by protesters on Lendrick Street in Belfast(Image: PA/PA Wire)Pictures appear to show young people holding a burning wheelie bin up against a front door of a house(Image: Sky News)‌Today07:26 BSTWhat happened overnightCalls for protests grew from anti-migrant groups over the course of yesterday as politicians and police called for calm, following the horrific knife attack on Monday night in Belfast where the suspect was Sudanese.Photos show crowds of black-clad rioters gathered in Belfast with multiple reports of arson, as homes, cars and a bus were set alight by the mob. All public transport has been paused in the city as Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service says it attended 62 incidents overnight.People were forced to flee their homes as houses were torched near the Crumlin Road in the north of the city. The mob was said to have been targeting non-white residents with a pastor at the scene telling the BBC that people were being put out of houses "because they're black".Early in the evening a bus was set ablaze on Newtownards Road in east Belfast with homes nearby also catching fire - one family had to be rescued by emergency services.Across the city cars, a police vehicle and a Turkish barbers were also set alight in a night of disorder in Belfast that Belfast MP Claire Hanna branded “a race-based pogrom” after “negative online actors” incited the violence.This morning residents are waking up to devastation in Belfast. The suspect in Monday night's knife attack is due to appear in court this morning charged with attempted murder, possession of an article with blade or point in a public place and threats to kill.Vehicles set on fire by protesters on Lendrick Street in Belfast(Image: PA/PA Wire)Today07:07 BSTCalls for calm give way to condemnationYesterday politicians, police and local leaders called for calm. PSNI chief constable, Jon Boutcher, pleaded with the public to refrain from violence. "Please, please let the PSNI let the police do their job unfettered and undistracted by wider concerns," he said during a press conference at Stormont.Instead overnight violence erupted, with homes, cars and a bus torched as masked mobs rampaged through the streets of Belfast.First Minister Michelle O’Neill condemned the "outright thuggery".“Groups of masked men burning families out of their homes is nothing less than disgusting cowardice," she said.Firefighters attend a house which caught fire on Ligoniel Road, Belfast, as disorder flared during an anti-immigration demonstration(Image: PA/PA Wire)Today05:37 BSTSuspect to appear in court on WednesdayThe suspect is set to appear in court.The 30-year-old accused, who is Sudanese, has been charged with attempted murder over the stabbing attack, possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill.He will appear in the Belfast Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.In Northern Ireland, the authorities do not release the name of accused persons before they appear in court.‌Today04:25 BSTCalls for calm as protesters slammed for 'outright thuggery'Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have appealed for calm after 'sporadic pockets of disorder' erupted across Belfast.A senior officer said police in the region are currently dealing with “sporadic pockets of disorder” in a number of locations.Northern Ireland's first minister has condemned the action on social media. Michelle O'Neill says that "groups of masked men burning families out of their homes is nothing less than disgusting cowardice"."This has nothing to do with community. This is outright thuggery," she adds.Masked youths block a road with burning debris in north Belfast, Northern Ireland(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Today04:24 BSTFamily left 'really scared' as protesters attempted to get into their houseA family were left 'really, really scared' as protestors attempted to get into their house and threw fireworks, a resident who helped them told Sky News.The woman, who did not want to give her name, said people were trying to kick a man, his wife and their teenage daughter out of their house in the Shankill Road area."I could just see them all going into the house," she said. "I don't know how I did it but I stopped every one of them from going into the bedroom."The woman added taht the family seemed "really, really scared".She continued: "I just said, come out with me, I'll help you, just come with me... I walked out with them and I could see people looking at me."She then shouted at demonstrators that the family were not involved in Monday night's attack.Today03:18 BSTPolice rule out terror-related motivePolice in Northern Ireland have ruled out a terror-related motivate for the attack at this point but detectives have stressed that the investigation is at a very early stage and they are keeping an open mind.‌Today02:38 BSTWhat we know about the attackThe attack took place at about 10.30pm on Monday, June 8 in Kinnaird Avenue, a residential street close to the Antrim Road in north Belfast.Footage captured of the attack appears to show a man repeatedly stabbing at the head and neck of another man who is lying on the ground.The clip shows people, including one with a hurling stick, intervening to stop the assault continuing.Police arrived on the scene within minutes and a man was arrested.A kitchen knife was also recovered from the scene.Police evidence markers at the scene(Image: Justin Kernoghan)Today01:36 BSTNorthern Ireland justice minister says disorder diverting resources away from those in genuine needNorthern Ireland's Justice Minister Naomi Long said some people had ignored calls for calm."They are intent on wreaking destruction on the very communities they claim they are trying to protect," Long said."They are weaponising the genuine hurt, concern and anger that people are feeling for their own misguided purposes.""There is no place for masked thugs to take to the streets and threaten, intimidate, disrupt and cause wanton damage – it is simply disingenuous to claim this is being carried out for the good of Northern Ireland."Long said she would again appeal to communities "not to allow themselves to be used and abused in this manner.""Disorder on the streets, such as we are seeing tonight, is diverting valuable police resources away from those who genuinely need them," she said."These are not the actions of people who genuinely care about their communities.""While I recognise and understand the concerns following on from the attack in north Belfast, hate cannot be allowed to win."Today01:27 BSTPSNI assistant chief constable: 'We are urging everyone to remain calm, act responsibly'Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said on Tuesday evening: "Sporadic pockets of disorder have broken out in a number of locations across Northern Ireland this evening, including incidents in which a number of vehicles have been set on fire.""We are urging everyone to remain calm, act responsibly, and avoid any activity that could place themselves or others at risk.""Officers are on the ground, working alongside partner agencies, responding to incidents as they arise and helping to keep people safe.""We are again appealing for calm and ask all voices of influence within local communities to encourage peaceful protest and discourage any involvement in violence or disorder."Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson praised the people who helped the injured man(Image: Liam McBurney/PA Wire)‌Today00:47 BSTEarliest information on the suspectA 30-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after a male suffered "significant injuries" to his face, neck and back on Monday night.The suspect is a Sudanese national. He will appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.He is believed to have entered Northern Ireland via the Irish border in February 2023 after flying to Dublin from Paris.The suspect claimed asylum upon arrival and in September 2023 was granted leave to remain in the UK until 2028.He has also been charged with possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill.Today00:42 BSTAttack victim named as Stephen OgilvieThe victim of Monday's horrific knife attack in Belfast has been named as Stephen Ogilvie.The victim in his 40s remained in a serious condition in hospital on Tuesday receiving treatment for serious eye, face and back wounds, the PSNI said.Read the full story here.Today00:09 BSTFirefighters hosing down homes as houses on fire across cityMultiple homes are on fire across the city and fire fighters are working to get the blazes under control.Watercannnons have been utilised in Newtownabbey, with images showing firefighters tackling a house fire on Ligoniel Road with hoses.‌9th Jun23:06 BSTMen break down woman's front doorA group of men broke down the front door of a home while a woman from an ethnic minority background looked down from an upstairs window, reports the Guardian.The men attacked the downstairs windows with bricks while a woman in the crowd said to her friend: "There's wee girls inside".9th Jun22:59 BSTFirst minister: 'Masked men burning families out of their homes is disgusting cowardice' Northern Ireland's first minister says the attacks happening during protests in Belfast is "nothing less than disgusting cowardice".Posting to X, Michelle O'Neill wrote: "Groups of masked men burning families out of their homes is nothing less than disgusting cowardice. This has nothing to do with community. This is outright thuggery."She added there was "no justification" for the "attacks", and that: "Racism, intimidation and violence are wrong."Content cannot be displayed without consent9th Jun22:53 BSTMultiple homes on fire in BelfastFire crews in Belfast have been called to multiple residential streets across the city where properties are on fire.A number of homes just off the Crumlin Road are ablaze as well as properties on Lendrick Street in east Belfast.Multiple homes are on fire this evening(Image: PA/PA Wire)‌9th Jun22:44 BST'Shameful and disgraceful', says MPNorth Belfast MP, Sinn Féin's John Finucane, has called today's disorder "shameful and disgraceful"."There is understandable disgust and revulsion at the horrific attempted murder that took place last night. I share that revulsion," he says."But the scenes we are witnessing tonight, family homes attacked, cars burnt, damaged infrastructure and parts of our community in flames, are shameful and disgraceful.Sinn Fein MP John Finucane(Image: Getty Images)"No one has the right to spread fear, terrorise innocent families or unleash lawless disorder on our streets." He says the focus "must remain on supporting the victim"."The actions of those who are destroying their own communities are totally unacceptable. It is clear that the horrendous attack last night is being used to whip up fear, division and hatred. That must be called out."9th Jun22:38 BSTFire crews race to residential streetImages show police and fire crews on Lendrick Street in Belfast, where vehicles and a number of properties are seen on fire.A cire on fire on Lendrick Street, east Belfast(Image: PA/PA Wire)A number of properties appear to be on fire(Image: PA/PA Wire)Police and fire crews on Lendrick Street(Image: PA/PA Wire)9th Jun22:30 BST'Cars were set alight, which caught fire to my house' east Belfast resident saysFire crews have arrived at the scene of a house fire on Lendrick Street in east Belfast. The home belongs to a man in his 30s, who says he's lived there for 10 years, reports the BBC."Cars were set alight on the road, which caught fire to my house but masked men were bashing down doors," he said.Vehicles set on fire by protesters on Lendrick Street in Belfast(Image: PA/PA Wire)‌9th Jun22:11 BSTMiddle Eastern supermarket on fire - reportMultiple buildings in Belfast have been set ablaze this evening. Locals have said one includes a Middle Eastern supermarket, according to Sky News.9th Jun22:04 BSTRoads blocked in a number of locationsRoads are blocked in a number of locations in Belfast and in other parts of Northern Ireland.Several cars have been set on fire in Lendrick Street and in the Ligoniel Road area, and a police car was set alight in Portadown.Masked youths block a road with burning debris in north Belfast(Image: AFP via Getty Images)9th Jun22:00 BSTDeputy first minister: Violence does not 'advance any cause, it damages it'Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has urged protesters to "act in an entirely peaceful way"."I know all are horrified about what has happened. I know so many are angry and there are those who want to register a protest," she adds.But violence does not "advance any cause, it damages it," the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) minister says."Destroying things within your own community benefits no one. Taking frustration at the evil actions of a person out on those who had no part in it is utterly wrong".Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly MLA(Image: Liam McBurney/PA Wire)‌9th Jun21:55 BSTPolice dealing with 'sporadic pockets of disorder'Police are dealing with "sporadic pockets of disorder" in a number of locations in Northern Ireland, according to a senior police officer.Ryan Henderson, assistant chief constable of the PSNI, said incidents include a number of vehicles being set on fire."We are urging everyone to remain calm, act responsibly, and avoid any activity that could place themselves or others at risk," he said."Officers are on the ground, working alongside partner agencies, responding to incidents as they arise and helping to keep people safe."9th Jun21:32 BSTFire crews tackle burning busFirefighters have arrived to tackle to the burning bus on lower Newtownards Roads.Fire crews are at the scene(Image: PA/PA Wire)9th Jun21:29 BSTMasked men seen 'kicking in doors' and 'breaking windows'A crowd of around 100 masked men were seen kicking in doors and breaking windows at McMaster Street in Lower Newtownards Road in east Belfast, reports the BBC.The group said they were "getting the foreigners out".‌9th Jun21:23 BSTCrowds watch on as fires burn in BelfastHundreds appear to have gathered in Belfast tonight following yesterday's attack. Footage shows busy streets and two fires burning in various parts of the city as crowds watch on.Content cannot be displayed without consent9th Jun21:17 BSTScenes from north Belfast Disorder has continued across north Belfast, where a bus, car and bins have been set ablaze while thick black smoke rises above the city.Protesters who have engaged in standoffs with the police have been seen throwing objects, including traffic cones, at police vans.Crowds gather in front of a burning barricade on Duncairn Gardens(Image: Getty Images)A Glider bus has been gutted by a fire(Image: PA/PA Wire)9th Jun21:11 BSTPolice call for calm as 'sporadic disorder' breaks out across Northern IrelandPSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson has called for calm as "sporadic pockets of disorder" have broken out in locations across Northern Ireland tonight.He urged members of the public act responsibly and avoid any activity that could place themselves or others at risk."Officers are on the ground, working alongside partner agencies, responding to incidents as they arise and helping to keep people safe."Henderson asked "all voices of influence within local communities to encourage peaceful protest and discourage any involvement in violence or disorder".‌‌