What we know about Belfast attack and disorder
Summary
Violence happened in Belfast after a man was seriously injured in a knife attack on Monday night. The suspect, a 30-year-old Sudanese man named Hadi Alodid, was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Police are investigating but have no evidence the attack was linked to terrorism.Key Facts
- The knife attack took place on Kinnaird Avenue in north Belfast on Monday night.
- The victim, Stephen Ogilvy, suffered serious injuries including the loss of an eye and slash wounds to his back and face.
- Hadi Alodid, the 30-year-old suspect, was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted murder and other offenses.
- Alodid was granted refugee status after entering the UK in 2023 and was allowed to remain until 2028.
- Police say no one else is being sought in connection with the attack.
- Officers are working with counter-terrorism officials but have no reason to believe the attack was terrorism-related.
- Police praised those who intervened during the attack and asked the public to remain calm and careful about what they share on social media.
- The suspect was remanded in custody and is due to appear in court again on 8 July.
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