UMVA has learned that a wave of violent protests swept through Northern Ireland, with rioters clashing with police and innocent bystanders in Belfast and other cities.
The chaos erupted hours after a call to action was issued on social media, with Elon Musk reposting a message from a prominent far-right figure, urging people to protest "repeatedly and loudly" to effect change.
The far-right figure, who has organized dozens of protests across the UK, shared updates from Belfast, including a clip of a local store on fire, claiming that "foreign businesses are being destroyed" in the city.
He also made claims about the homes that were burned, stating that they were all HMOs, or Houses in Multiple Occupation, which he has previously linked to asylum seeker housing.
The protests quickly turned violent, with multiple cars and homes set alight, and families forced to flee their homes to escape the chaos.
Some protesters were seen brandishing flags and chanting slogans, while others clashed with police and innocent bystanders, including two girls who were subjected to vicious abuse and threats.
The violence was widely condemned, but the far-right figure continued to stoke the flames, urging protesters to leave their phones at home and avoid being recorded.
The accused perpetrator of the initial knife attack, a 30-year-old Sudanese man, is due to appear in court, charged with multiple offenses, including attempted murder and possession of a blade.
The incident has sparked a wave of anti-immigration demonstrations across Northern Ireland, with some protesters descending into disorder and clashing with police.
In the aftermath of the violence, authorities are working to restore order and provide support to those affected, but the tensions and divisions that sparked the protests remain a pressing concern.
