Protests and Riots Erupt Across Northern Ireland After Video of Belfast Stabbing Circulates Online

According to NPR, protests and riots erupted across Northern Ireland after graphic footage of a stabbing attack in Belfast was shared widely online, forcing some residents to flee their homes. NPR reports that a Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the attack. Commentators and public figures, including Elon Musk, posted about the attack and called for protests in the hours before the violence broke out, according to NPR. Politicians called for calm after the video circulated on social media, NPR reports.