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BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Several homes were set on fire, and a public transport bus was burnt on Tuesday as disorder spread across parts of Northern Ireland following a knife attack that left a man seriously injured and triggered a major police investigation.

Police said a 30-year-old man had been charged with attempted murder, possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill following Monday night’s attack in north Belfast. The victim, a man in his 40s, remained in hospital after suffering serious injuries to his eyes, face and back.

The suspect, identified by authorities as a Sudanese national who had previously been granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom, is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court. Police said there was currently no evidence linking the attack to terrorism and stressed that investigations remained at an early stage. Hours after the charges were announced, demonstrations emerged in several locations before escalating into violence. In east Belfast, masked individuals set a Glider bus on fire on Newtownards Road, while vehicles, commercial bins and residential properties were also targeted. Emergency services were deployed across multiple locations as firefighters tackled a series of blazes.