'Scotland must stand against racism, hatred and intimidation': John Swinney speaks out after protests
"Scotland is a welcoming nation and those who choose to make their lives here are valued members of our communities.”
First Minister John Swinney has said Scotland must stand against racism, hatred and intimidation after protests following a knife attack in Belfast .
Statement from the First Minister
In a post on social media, Mr Swinney said: "The scenes we saw in Glasgow , Edinburgh and Ayr last night are unacceptable.
" Scotland is a welcoming nation and those who choose to make their lives here are valued members of our communities.
"Racism, hatred and intimidation have no place in Scotland . We must stand against it."
Stabbing in Belfast
A man is set to appear in court charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack following a night of violence in Belfast .
Some people were forced to flee their homes and multiple cars and homes were set alight in the disorder on Tuesday which followed Monday's knife attack in the north of the city.
The 30-year-old accused, who is Sudanese, is also charged with possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill.
He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court later on Wednesday.
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