Foreign nationals forced to flee their homes in the wake of racist attacks in the North have been left without a roof over their heads after being denied access to state support, a new report claimed today.

Migrant workers are essential to the North's economy and enrich life in the region, a public rally against racism was told today.

Trade union leaders in the North will hold a rally in Belfast city centre today to protest against the spate of racist attacks in the city.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating racist attacks on more than 100 Romanians.

Two teenagers are due in court today charged in connection with the racist attacks on Romanian families in Belfast.