Scottish man to face trial over Belfast anti-immigration riot

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Ashleigh McDonald

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A 24-year-old man from Scotland is to stand trial later this year on four charges arising from an anti-immigration riot in Belfast.

Reece Dunnett, of Vorlich Way in Dunfermline, appeared at Belfast Crown Court today.

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