Thousands of people took to the streets in Belfast to march against racism
In Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, thousands of people took part in a large-scale demonstration against racism following several days of unrest sparked by a high-profile stabbing.
Marchers carried signs reading “Hate is the only threat to our streets” and “Belfast against racism.”
The unrest began after a video of the attack, which took place on the night of June 8, went viral on social media. The footage shows a man stabbing a person lying on the street.
On June 10, a Sudanese national accused of the attempted murder of Stephen Ogilvie appeared in court. The victim remains in the hospital.
Source: AFP.
Mass riots broke out in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, following a stabbing that occurred on the evening of June 9 in the northern part of the city. Law enforcement officials reported numerous incidents of violence and property damage in several towns across the region.
As a reminder, unknown assailants killed a 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen in Ireland.
