Anti-immigration protests in Belfast following knife attack

Anti-immigration protests erupted in Belfast, Northern Ireland, resulting in the torching of buildings and vehicles following a knife attack captured on video. Hundreds of masked protesters gathered, with a bus and several cars set ablaze, prompting police helicopters to patrol the area. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the initial attack, which heightened existing tensions over immigration policies and recent violent incidents. Local leaders urged against inciting hate or targeting communities.

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