Police have been forced to use water cannons to keep rioters at bay as new details emerged in court about the accused attacker, Hadi Alodid.

Police confirmed the arrested man, in his 30s, is a Sudanese refugee.

Belfast awoke to scenes of destruction on 10 June after anti immigration protests descended into violence across several parts of Northern Ireland, leaving homes damaged, vehicles…

Police fired water cannons at protesters after bricks were hurled at officers