Leaders in Westminster have united in condemning a 'horrific' knife attack in Belfast, urging calm after a night of violence erupted in the city. The incident, captured on video on Monday night, has been described as 'sickening' by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during Prime Minister's Questions.
Cross-Party Condemnation
Starmer, alongside Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey, called for restraint following the attack. The prime minister emphasised that the subsequent disorder, which saw homes set ablaze amid anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland, was 'totally unjustified'.
Response to Violence
The leaders expressed solidarity with the victims and urged the public to remain calm. The violence, sparked by far-right demonstrations, has raised concerns about community tensions in the region. Authorities are investigating the knife attack and the arson incidents, with police reinforcing patrols to prevent further escalation.
This incident adds to a series of recent disturbances linked to anti-immigration sentiment, prompting calls for dialogue and unity from political figures across the spectrum.
