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Man charged with attempted murder and arson following Belfast disorder

News imagePA Media A bus is engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke billowing into the air as fire spreads around the vehicle.PA Media
A glider bus was set on fire during violent unrest in Belfast on 9 June

A man has been charged with riot, attempted murder and two counts of arson endangering life with intent following violent disorder in Belfast.

The 29-year-old was arrested on Monday in connection with a Glider bus which was set on fire on 9 June as well as an arson attack caused to properties at McMaster street.

He is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

Violence and disorder broke out in the streets of Belfast and sporadically across Northern Ireland after footage of a violent knife attack was widely shared on social media.

News imagePA Media A burned-out car sits outside a row of boarded-up brick houses as a person walks into a damaged home.PA Media
Cars and houses were set on fire on McMaster street in Belfast

It led to people being forced to flee as houses and cars were set on fire.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said it is continuing to investigate the disorder.