Belfast plunged into chaos as vehicles set ablaze following stabbing attack

Author: Milena VeselinovicPublished on: June 10, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Crime & LawWorld / International

Belfast plunged into chaos as vehicles set ablaze following stabbing attack

Protests in Belfast escalated into violent riots after a Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with attempted murder following a stabbing attack. Buses and vehicles were set ablaze. Riot police have been deployed.

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