The view from Belfast after a night of violent protests - The Latest

The Guardian UK Wednesday 10 June 2026, 17:04 UTC By Presented by Nosheen Iqbal with Rory Carroll ; produced by Annie La Vespa and Bryony Moore ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin 1 min read

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Violence erupted in Northern Ireland last night in response to a stabbing attack in Belfast that was captured in a graphic video. Crowds, including masked men, burned vehicles and houses, hours after Elon Musk, Tommy Robinson and other agitators encouraged people to take to the streets. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll.

Violence erupted in Northern Ireland last night in response to a stabbing attack in Belfast that was captured in a graphic video.

Crowds, including masked men, burned vehicles and houses, hours after Elon Musk, Tommy Robinson and other agitators encouraged people to take to the streets.

Nosheen Iqbal speaks to Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll.

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