Police in Belfast use water cannon to disperse protesters near a hotel that houses asylum seekers, according to multiple outlets. The reports say police form a line around the hotel, creating a barrier between protesters and the building. One source also describes the wider context as riots sweeping through the city, indicating that the water cannon incident occurs amid broader unrest. Across the accounts, the central elements are consistent: officers move into a protective formation around the asylum-seeker accommodation, and water cannon is deployed during the confrontation with demonstrators. The coverage does not provide detailed information in the excerpts about the number of protesters, the specific trigger for the deployment, or any injuries or arrests. Overall, the articles characterize the event as part of an escalating street protest environment near the asylum-seeker facility.