Stories from Newtownabbey · United Kingdom

Police in Northern Ireland used water cannon to disperse 300 rioters near Newtownabbey. A truck was burned and projectiles were thrown during the unrest, injuring a police officer and a civilian. The unrest followed a stabbing incident, with social media being cited as a factor in the escalation. The confrontations occurred in Newtownabbey, with authorities responding to the unrest.