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Northern Ireland government condemns the anti-immigration violence in Belfast [SOUND]

# Northern Ireland’s government has condemned anti-immigration protests that erupted into violence overnight following the arrest of a Sudanese man over an alleged knife attack in Belfast. Homes and vehicles were set alight, while about 100 masked men kicked in doors and broke windows, demanding that foreigners leave. The 30-year-old suspect has been charged with attempted murder. Deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly says he has no place in the country:

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