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Earlier on Saturday an anti-racism rally was held at Belfast City Hall, with organisers United Against Racism saying those responsible for the violence had "nothing to offer but hatred and fear".

This means that voters and Congress members alike are driven not so much by loyalty to their own party but instead a sort of seething hatred for the other political party.

He said: "It is hard to find the words to describe the scenes of vitriol and hatred on our streets," adding that is "mindless violence that is simply wrecking communities".

For Miller, on the other hand, “hatreds are his spiritual nourishment,” Moran said.

It seems those involved had been waiting for an opportunity to vent their hatred.