Tensions Run High in Belfast After Brutal Knife Attack and Protests Erupt

Tensions have been high following a brutal knife attack on a man in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets and set vehicles on fire to protest the incident. Police have had to deploy their armoured units to control the situation. Authorities have described the attack as extremely brutal, with the victim seriously injured. Several political leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have strongly condemned the violence and appealed for calm. Police in Northern Ireland arrested a 30-year-old Sudanese national on Tuesday in connection with the knife attack. Video of the attack in north Belfast late on Monday quickly went viral on social media. After the video surfaced, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident appalling. However, police are not currently linking the incident to terrorism. Northern Ireland Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson declared it a serious incident. He said in a press conference, "I understand this is an attempt to instill a sense of fear and calm in all communities last night.