Protesters set bus ablaze in Belfast after Sudanese man reportedly attempted murder

A bus was set on fire by protesters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during a protest that followed an attempted murder of a local person by a man from Sudan. The incident was reported on Tuesday evening; details on any arrests or injuries are not yet available.

3 developments

1. 23:45 · 9 JunLatest

   Protesters targeted and set fire to asylum seeker housing (HMOs)

2. 23:21 · 9 Jun

   Multiple fires reported at several protest locations across the city.

3. 22:23 · 9 Jun

   Protesters set bus ablaze in Belfast after Sudanese man reportedly attempted murder

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