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Around 200 people gathered in Newtownabbey this evening as objects were seen being hurled at police
Crowds also gathered in Coleraine where police blocked the road, and there was minor disturbances in Londonderry, but other protests, including at Stormont, took place peacefully
It's the second night of unrest in Northern Ireland, after homes and cars were set alight on Tuesday
The family of Stephen Ogilvie, the victim of Monday's knife attack, say "unrest is not welcome, and peaceful protest is the only way forward"
Police have deployed more officers on the streets of Belfast this evening and public transport has finished early
Stephen Ogilvie has lost his left eye, a court heard earlier, but his family say he is in a stable condition
The suspect, Hadi Alodid, was remanded in custody for four weeks. He was charged with attempted murder, threats to kill an NHS radiographer and possession of a knife
Police previously said the suspect was a 30-year-old Sudanese man. He entered the UK in 2023 and was given refugee status
Richard Morgan
BBC News NI
The fire service has arrived in an attempt to extinguish multiple blazes here on the Crumlin Road towards west Belfast.
The PSNI is using one of its vehicles to protect the fire engine.
From where I am standing, I can hear debris being thrown at the PSNI land rover.
We’ve just had an update from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) who have appealed for calm following "sporadic pockets of disorder".
It comes after a 30-year-old man, who the police have said is Sudanese, was charged with attempted murder after a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night.
Here’s what has happened so far this evening:
Keiron Tourish
BBC News NI north west reporter
There’s been some traffic disruption in Derry where protestors blocked the main A6 road between the city and Belfast for a time this evening.
Police set up road blocks and diverted traffic into the village of Drumahoe. At one point there was a lengthy build-up of traffic on the main A6.
Minister speaks to protesters on the Newtownards Road in Belfast
A reverend speaking to a masked individual on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast a little earlier, where a bus has been set on fire.
Kelly Bonner
BBC News NI
Crowds gathered at McMaster Street in Lower Newtownards Road in east Belfast.
About 100 masked men made their way down the street and kicked in doors and broke windows.
They said they were "getting the foreigners out".
Dan Johnson
BBC News
The explosions heard earlier on the Newtownards Road in Belfast are thought to be the tyres of the Glider bus burning.
This is what authorities and politicians were warning against earlier, as the fire could have spread to nearby buildings, putting property and lives at risk.
Crowds of people are so far being allowed to stand in the area. Protesters have set flares and thrown things at the emergency services.
A reverend came out on to the street to ask masked men to stop.
Richard Morgan
BBC News NI
The Crumlin Road in Belfast is closed at a junction with Bilston Road due to bins on a fire in the middle of the road.
I have just seen a PSNI land rover being attacked by masked individuals.
Protesters gather in Belfast as smoke rises near city centre
Image source, PAPSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson says there have been "sporadic pockets of disorder" in a number of locations across Northern Ireland tonight.
He urged everyone to remain calm, act responsibly and avoid any activity that could place themselves or others at risk.
"Officers are on the ground, working alongside partner agencies, responding to incidents as they arise and helping to keep people safe."
He asked "all voices of influence within local communities to encourage peaceful protest and discourage any involvement in violence or disorder".
Ita Dungan
BBC News NI
At the Cloughfern roundabout in Newtownabbey, two cars are on fire in the middle of the road.
Peter McReynolds, Alliance party assembly member for East Belfast, says he is "disgusted" at the "destruction and violence" that has happened on the Newtownards Road, after a bus was set on fire.
On a post on Facebook, McReynolds says: "This serves no one, changes nothing and damages our community.
"Thoughts with the Glider staff, our community in fear this evening during this destruction and our under pressure PSNI officers facing down this violence this evening."
Image source, PA MediaAs we reported earlier, a bus has been set alight on the Newtownards Road.
Northern Ireland's public transport operator Translink has said: “We utterly condemn this attack on our service.
“The safety of our staff and customers is our top priority and all Metro, Glider, Ulsterbus and Goldliner services (operating in and out of Belfast) have been suspended.
“We are liaising closely with the PSNI and will continue to follow their guidance.”
Dan Johnson
BBC News
Image source, PAI'm at the Newtownards Road where a Glider bus has been set on fire.
Fire engines and police cars are at the bottom of the road and appear to be assessing the situation before approaching.
Richard Morgan
BBC News NI
Police officers are observing those gathered at the top of Antrim town.
Protestors are blocking traffic from entering or leaving Antrim through Fountain Street.
About 100 to 150 people have gathered around the Broadway roundabout in Belfast.
A number of them are men with masks and hoods on. An ambulance was allowed through the barricade on its way to the nearby Royal Victoria Hospital.
Dan Johnson
Reporting from Belfast
More than 100 people are gathered in Newtownards Road, a unionist area on the edge of Belfast city centre.
Bins have been set alight in the middle of the road and we’ve just heard two explosions as a bus, which had stopped, also caught fire.
Many of this group are young, some are masked or wearing balaclavas. Some are waving flares.
Police officers have blocked both ends of the road but a line of officers which was waiting away from the group has just stepped away.
Ita Dungan
BBC News NI
A group of at least 100 masked men have walked down Station Road in Whiteabbey, just north of Belfast, turned off into Abbeyville Street and started to throw stones at a house.
Eight to 10 PSNI land rovers are on the street containing the crowd. A police surveillance vehicle and helicopter are on the scene.
Claire Graham
BBC News NI
About 200 people have gathered at Freedom Corner on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast, many wearing scarves covering their faces.
The disruption is causing a roadblock on the Albertbridge Road.
Northern Ireland bus and train operator Translink say that all their Metro and Glider services are off until further notice.
It said it will update people via social media this evening.
Several cars have been blocked from getting onto the M2 in Belfast near Yorkgate.
People in dark clothing are standing in front of the cars bringing traffic to a standstill.