Disorder breaks out in Belfast after man charged with knife attack

Violent disorder has erupted in Belfast following a knife attack by a 30-year-old man, leading to property damage and the suspension of public transport. Police are calling for calm as tensions rise across several locations in Northern Ireland.
Why it matters
The incident highlights significant social instability and community tensions in Northern Ireland following a violent crime.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Auryn Cox and Angus Harron , BBC News NI PA Media Cars were set on fire in Lendrick Street in east Belfast People have been forced to flee their homes in Belfast amid disorder following a knife attack.
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