A protestor in Northern Ireland set himself on fire while attempting to throw a petrol bomb during a night of unrest in Portadown. The shocking incident was captured on footage showing three masked individuals gathering before one of them accidentally ignited his own jacket.
Details of the Incident
The horrifying footage shows the protestor running away from the scene, desperately patting his back to extinguish the flames. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, adding to a series of disturbances across Northern Ireland following a knife attack on Monday evening.
Broader Context
There was another evening of disorder in Belfast and other areas, with tensions running high after the recent violent events. The protestor's jacket caught fire as he tried to throw the device, and he continued running while attempting to control the flames.
This is a breaking news story, and further updates are expected as investigations continue.
