News · 10 June 2026

Protests spread across Scotland after Belfast attack

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Demonstrations have broken out across Scotland, with hundreds protesting in cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh after a knife attack in Belfast. Police charged a 30-year-old man with attempted murder over Monday's attack, which left the victim with injuries to his eyes, back, and face. Around 300 protesters, many with covered faces, gathered in Glasgow, leading to at least one arrest.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 June 2026 at 10:29

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