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Members of minority ethnic communities in Belfast have reported fear after anti-migrant violence in the city. Reuters reported that masked groups targeted homes and businesses believed to be connected to immigrants after a knife attack for which a Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder.
Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland Secretary, described the attacks as racist thuggery. Reuters reported that some families had been evacuated from their homes, while workers reported being stopped or followed by vigilante patrols.
Community volunteers have provided food and other support to affected families. Police have continued to respond to the disorder, and political leaders in Northern Ireland and Westminster have appealed for calm.