Violent anti-immigration protests swept through Belfast after a refugee was charged over a brutal stabbing that shocked the United Kingdom. Buildings and vehicles were set ablaze, roads blocked and residents evacuated as tensions over immigration intensified.
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Belfast on Tuesday evening, with many wearing masks as demonstrations quickly escalated into violence.
Vehicles were torched, roads were blocked and several buildings were set on fire, forcing residents to flee their homes.
Police helicopters circled overhead while emergency services responded to multiple incidents across the city.
Shops closed early as authorities sought to contain the disorder.
