Anti-immigrant riots in Belfast spark fear after stabbing attack

Two nights of unrest erupted in Belfast following a stabbing incident. The violence was described by authorities as anti‑immigrant rioting. Demonstrators targeted individuals based on their skin colour. The attacks left many residents feeling unsafe in public spaces. Police reported a surge in assaults and property damage across the city. Community leaders called for calm and condemned the hate‑driven behaviour. The incident has heightened sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland. Authorities said they will increase patrols and investigate the motives behind the attacks.