The anti-racism rally came after nights of fiery violence in parts of Northern Ireland following the arrest of a 30-year-old man from Sudan on charges of attempted murder in a stabbing that left a man partly blind.

The rally comes after violent protests were held across Belfast after the stabbing on Monday, which left victim Stephen Ogilvie without his left eye and suffering deep cuts.

In the wake of anti-immigration riots in West Belfast, community members have shown their support for immigrants.

An anti-racism was held in Belfast following days of unrest in the city

Riots gripped the Northern Irish city earlier this week following a knife attack by a Sudanese national