Belfast disorder: Nurse considering leaving NI 'to save her life'

A Nigerian nurse who has lived in Northern Ireland for about five years says she is considering leaving to "save her life". Chinonso Uche said that when she moved she had "high hopes" but that recent unrest has left her "scared". Nineteen people - including a 16-year-old-boy - have been arrested following the violence in parts of Northern Ireland this week. Thursday night was relatively quiet although police say an arson attack in north Belfast is linked to the disorder. They said their policing operation will remain in place over the weekend to ensure public order is maintained. The disorder was sparked after footage of a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night was shared widely on social media. Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old originally from Sudan, appeared in court on Wednesday charged with attempted murder over a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday that caused serious injuries to the victim, Stephen Ogilvie. Violence broke out across Northern Ireland on Tuesday night, with homes, businesses and vehicles targeted. Further disorder followed on Wednesday, particularly in Glengormley and Portadown, where police came under attack and deployed water cannon. Uche said when she ar