What's happening in Belfast? Sam Kiley reports from scene

Описание: Police are facing more disorder in Belfast tonight following violent protests on Tuesday after a Sudanese man was charged over a knife attack in Belfast.

Water cannon are being used to repel youths hurling objects at police vans. A vehicle appeared to have been set alight, sending black smoke billowing into the sky.

Two hundred extra police officers are on the streets after residents were forced to flee homes that were set alight on Tuesday night.

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said reinforcements would be arriving on Thursday.

The family of Stephen Ogilvie, who lost an eye in the attack, said unrest was not welcome and that migrants “make a deeply valuable contribution” to Northern Ireland.

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