Glider set on fire as protestors take to the streets after Monday night's stabbing in Belfast
Protestors have taken to the streets of Belfast following a knife attack in the north of the city on Monday – with transport heavily affected.
A bus has been set on fire on the Lower Newtownards Road in the city’s east.
Meanwhile, a crowd is also gathering close to the Crumlin Road roundabout.
The BBC are reporting that people in dark clothing are standing in front of the cars bringing traffic to a standstill on the M2 in the city near Yorkgate.
There is also a large crowd in Newtownabbey, with a scatter of people at other locations in Belfast.
Bus and train operator Translink say that all their Metro and Glider services are off until further notice, with an update to follow on social media in due course.
It comes after there had been calls on social media for protests to take place across the province following the attack on Monday night.
Police Service of Northern Ireland chief constable Jon Boutcher and leaders from across the political spectrum at Stormont had pleaded for calm.
Responding to the violence at the demonstrations, Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said: “Sporadic pockets of disorder have broken out in a number of locations across Northern Ireland this evening, including incidents in which a number of vehicles have been set on fire.
"We are urging everyone to remain calm, act responsibly, and avoid any activity that could place themselves or others at risk. Officers are on the ground, working alongside partner agencies, responding to incidents as they arise and helping to keep people safe.
“We are again appealing for calm and ask all voices of influence within local communities to encourage peaceful protest and discourage any involvement in violence or disorder.”
A man arrested on suspicion of the knife attack has been charged with attempted murder, police have said.
The 30-year-old accused, who is Sudanese, is also charged with possession of an article with blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill.
He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.