McDonald calls for Unionist leadership to show courage amid NI riots

Objects are thrown towards PSNI officers and the water canon on Springfield Road in Belfast during further unrest. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called for “enlightened” leadership from Unionists and for them to display “some courage” in supporting their communities which would be equalled by her party.

On Thursday, rioters were blasted with a water cannon by police as unrest continued on the streets.