Belfast Police Deploy Water Cannon Against Violent Anti-Immigration Protesters

Anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland escalated into violence for a second consecutive night, prompting police in Belfast to use water cannons to disperse the crowds. The demonstrations, fueled by far-right elements, followed a stabbing attack earlier in the week. Authorities described the unrest as "thuggery" and vowed to restore order. The use of water cannons, a rare measure in the UK, underscored the severity of the situation as protesters clashed with officers and damaged property.