Water cannons were deployed near Belfast for a second night on Wednesday, as unrest flared after a knife attack.⁣ ⁣ The disorder followed a night of violence on Tuesday, when masked protesters set barricades alight and reportedly attacked homes, properties and businesses linked to minority ethnic communities.⁣ ⁣ Buses and other vehicles were also torched before riot police dispersed the crowds.⁣ ⁣ The unrest was sparked by footage shared on social media showing a knife-wielding attacker slashing at a man’s head and neck.⁣ ⁣ UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack 'sickening.' A 30-year-old Sudanese national has been charged with attempted murder. Police said there was no evidence at this stage to suggest the attack was terrorism-related.⁣ ⁣ As tensions spread, the victim’s family appealed for calm and urged people to stop sharing false information online.⁣ ⁣ #riots #belfast #knife #attack #knifeattack #violence #starmer #uk ⁣