Politicians try to calm tensions inflamed by social media after stabbing in Belfast
Summary
A knife attack in Belfast by an asylum seeker from Sudan has caused shock and calls for calm from politicians. The attack was widely shared on social media, leading to fears of protests and disorder fueled by messages against immigration.Key Facts
- The stabbing took place around 10:30 pm on Monday outside a block of flats in north Belfast.
- The attacker is an asylum seeker from Sudan in his 30s, arrested and in police custody.
- The victim, a man in his 40s, is in serious condition with severe injuries to his eyes, back, and face.
- The attack video was widely shared on social media, including by far-right figures urging protests.
- Social media posts called for protests against immigration, with warnings of potential disorder and business closures.
- Local leaders and politicians urged people not to be influenced by social media to cause violence and to remain calm.
- The police chief warned against being misled by online posts from unknown sources trying to inflame tensions.
- The attacker traveled from Dublin and claimed asylum in Belfast; he reportedly holds a five-year visa.
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