A knife attack in North Belfast on Monday night left a man with serious wounds and sparked two nights of disorder in the city.

A 30-year-old Sudanese man, Hadi Alodid, has been charged with attempted murder and appeared in court on Wednesday. He was remanded in custody.

Crowds took to the streets on Tuesday, setting fire to vehicles and homes and targeting residents based on their skin colour. Further violence on Wednesday left twelve police officers injured and sixteen people arrested.

The unrest has led to the cancellation of the musical Mean Girls, which was set to begin a ten-day run at the Grand Opera House on June 11. Producers cited the uncertainty caused by the disorder as the reason for the decision.

A theatre spokesperson described the cancellation as a difficult move and apologised to ticket holders, who will be contacted about refunds.

Meanwhile, a community fundraiser organised by the Anaka Women’s Collective has raised more than £150,000 in a single day to support those affected. Money will go towards transport, emergency accommodation and supplies.

Chloë Trew, director at the rights group PPR, which is involved in the effort, said the response from community organisations, civil society, volunteers and directly impacted people had been extraordinary. She remarked that if politicians displayed even a tenth of the energy and commitment shown by ordinary people, the current crisis might have been avoided.