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Protesters took to the streets of Belfast for a second night with footage showing Molotov cocktails and missiles being thrown at police.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) warned the public to stay away from certain areas of the city on Monday night as they dealt with public disorder and violence.

At least one police car was burnt and several other fires broke out on Monday night in the Sandy Row and Donegall Road areas of south Belfast.

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Missile launched at police vehicles

Around a dozen people wearing balaclavas and masks threw petrol bombs at PSNI vehicles as riot officers formed lines.

Previously, a planned anti-immigration protest at the Clayton Hotel did not materialize.

Belfast was one of several cities that witnessed anti-immigration riots on Saturday.

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Belfast police line tries to repel protesters

Fireworks were launched as police tried to deal with a clash between anti-racist protesters and an anti-Islam demonstration.

Protesters set fire to a cafe, a supermarket and several cars in the Northern Irish city. Around 800 people were involved.

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Four men, aged between 34 and 53, have been charged over Saturday’s violence.

Monday night also saw unrest in Plymouth which left several police officers injured.

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Groups with links to the far right have caused unrest in towns and cities across England following the Southport attack last week.

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They engaged in repeated and violent clashes with the police, separating them from counter-protesters, throwing missiles, damaging buildings and looting stores.

Hundreds of people have been arrested so far.



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