US President Joe Biden expresses concern over Northern Ireland violence

President Biden's press secretary said he remained “steadfast” in his support for a “secure and prosperous Northern Ireland." File Picture: AP Photo/Evan Vucci

The White House has expressed concern over riots in Northern Ireland that have been described as the worst violence Belfast has seen in years.

In a statement, the US president’s press secretary, Jen Psaki, said: “We are concerned by the violence in Northern Ireland,” and that Biden remained “steadfast” in his support for a “secure and prosperous Northern Ireland in which all communities have a voice and enjoy the gains of the hard-won peace.”