Man Charged Following Belfast Riots
A 29-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder in connection with riots that occurred in east Belfast.
Christopher McLaughlin, who resides on Devon Drive, is also charged with arson endangering life at a residence in the eastern part of the city.
Additionally, he faces a charge of arson endangering life after a Glider bus was set on fire during the disorder.
Violence and Disorder in Belfast
Violence erupted in the streets of Belfast and intermittently across Northern Ireland following the widespread sharing on social media of footage depicting a violent knife attack earlier this month.
During the unrest, cars and houses were set ablaze on McMaster Street in Belfast.
Court Proceedings
At Belfast Magistrates Court on Tuesday, the charges against McLaughlin were formally read out.
The first charge detailed the attempted murder of Trynos Setete on 9 June.
No additional information regarding the alleged offences was provided.
There was no application for bail, and Christopher McLaughlin is scheduled to appear again via videolink on 28 July.
