Belfast police warn of further violence after attempted beheading
Violence in Belfast, United Kingdom, continued for another night into Thursday over the attempted beheading of a local by a Sudanese immigrant.
TL;DR
- Riots in Belfast continued into Thursday night after an attempted beheading of a local by a Sudanese immigrant.
- Masked crowds clashed with riot police, who used water cannons and rubber bullets.
- 12 police officers were wounded, and 18 rioters were arrested.
- Police blamed social media for coordinating the violence.
- Political parties condemned the riots, with some expressing concerns about immigration.
- The violence has disrupted daily life in Northern Ireland.