Firefighters responded to over 60 incidents after night of violence saw homes, businesses and vehicles targeted in parts of Northern Ireland

The vast majority of incidents were in Belfast, where a Glider bus was set alight while homes and vehicles were also targeted in the north and east of the city.

There were reports too of petrol bombs being thrown at Cloughfern, Newtownabbey, while a Turkish barber shop was attacked in Ballyclare and a police car set on fire in Portadown.

In a statement, NIFRS said it had a busy evening responding to a high volume of fire calls.

"Between 7.00pm and midnight our Regional Control Centre have managed 256 calls resulting in attendance at 62 incidents.

"The majority of these incidents were in the Greater Belfast Area where an additional 21 fire appliances from across Northern Ireland were required to meet demand.

"We would like to recognise our personnel for their professionalism during a challenging period, and extend our appreciation to the community for their support in assisting our response.”

Meanwhile, Translink says services have resumed on Wednesday (June 10). These had been suspended in the interests of safety.

In a passenger information update, the public transport provider said: “All bus and train services are back operating this morning. Delays and disruption possible. Passengers are advised to check Translink’s socials for up to date travel information.”

Meanwhile, the disorder has been condemned by local elected representatives.

South Antrim Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann said: “ I fully acknowledge these legitimate concerns and defend the right to peaceful protest, but the subsequent violence and destruction of property is completely unacceptable. These actions will leave innocent people feeling threatened and unsafe.

"The targeting of the iMAJ Turkish Barber in Ballyclare was particularly concerning - attacking local businesses only tears our community apart. I urge everyone to remain calm and reject this violence.”

Upper Bann Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has hit out at what he said was despicable violence in several parts of the constituency overnight.

He said: “The scenes we have witnessed are shameful and there is no place for it on our streets. The disgust and revulsion at the horrific attempted murder in Belfast is understandable.

“However, anti-community elements who have complete disregard for their community throughout the year cannot claim to be defenders of the community when it suits their warped agenda.

“No one has the right to spread fear, terrorise innocent families, or bring lawless disorder onto our streets.

“We have seen attacks on family homes, businesses, transport infrastructure and the police. These actions which are intended to whip up fear, division and tension are completely unacceptable.”

Police investigating the knife incident in Kinnaird Street have charged a 30-year-old Sudanese man with attempted murder, possession of an article with blade or point in a public place and threats to kill. He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Wednesday.