Arabic version: اندلاع العنف في بلفاست بعد هجوم بسكين، واتهام المشتبه به

Reports of violence have surfaced in Belfast following a knife attack on Monday, with protesters burning vehicles and blocking roads in the city. According to BBC News, a 30-year-old Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident.

The Guardian highlights a striking image of a bus set ablaze by protesters in the city center. In response to the unrest, police and politicians have urged for calm, as fears of further disorder spread across cities in the UK.

The Independent cites Northern Ireland’s police chief, who emphasized that this is “not a time for protest.” The Times reported that the suspect was granted asylum in 2023 after fleeing Sudan and was not known to police prior to the incident.

Further details from the Daily Telegraph reveal that the suspect traveled from Sudan to Paris and then to Dublin before arriving in Belfast in February 2023. This has prompted discussions regarding border security in Europe, particularly concerning France.

The Daily Express commended the actions of three residents who rushed to assist the victim, labeling them as exemplifying “the very best of humanity.”