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‘There’s wee girls inside’: panic as masked men storm house in Belfast
- Masked men stormed a Belfast house as police declared a critical incident amid violent protests on the Shankill Road.
- Banners and fires marked the unrest, with cars set alight and windows broken during the confrontation.
- The violence followed broader tensions linked to a Sudanese asylum seeker charged with a knife attack.
- Far-right figures amplified protests on social media, prompting demonstrations across northern Ireland.
- Police reinforced their presence as hundreds gathered, with some protesting near Newtownards Road and M2 routes.
- Shankill Road residents witnessed violence as masked groups clashed with authorities amid a tense security situation.
- Local politicians appealed for calm and urged peaceful discourse on immigration issues.
- The chaos included property damage, arson, and disruptions to public transport across multiple communities.
- Authorities described the unrest as a significant disruption affecting multiple communities in Northern Ireland.
- Witnesses reported a carnival-like atmosphere among some participants amid the violence.
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