A 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a male suffered 'significant injuries' to his face, neck and back on Monday night in Belfast
A 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a male suffered "significant injuries" to his face, neck and back on Monday night in BelfastThe victim of Monday's horrific knife attack on a Belfast street has been identified locally as Stephen Ogilvie.
According to the PSNI, the man, who is in his 40s, remained in a serious condition in hospital on Tuesday, being treated for severe injuries to his eye, face and back. Details of the assault, which took place on Kinnaird Avenue in the north of the city, emerged after harrowing footage of the stabbing was widely circulated online.
The clip captures bystanders, one armed with a hurling stick, stepping in to halt the attacker as he continued to assault the victim in the residential area close to the bustling Antrim Road in north Belfast, reportsThe Monday night knife attack has drawn widespread condemnation, sparking large-scale protests throughout the city. Senior police officers and political figures urged restraint amid fears that planned anti-immigration demonstrations could descend into violence. The suspect is a Sudanese national.
On Tuesday, police disclosed further details regarding the arrested man's immigration status and his journey to the UK. Upon arrival, the suspect lodged an asylum claim and was subsequently granted leave to remain in the UK until 2028 in September 2023. Investigators have confirmed there is no evidence to suggest Monday's stabbing incident had links to terrorism.
The 30 year old defendant faces additional charges of possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place and issuing threats to kill. His appearance at Belfast Magistrates' Court is scheduled for Wednesday.
Amid scenes of properties and cars set alight, with protesters continuing to occupy Belfast's streets, Northern Ireland's first minister has issued a strong rebuke via Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill states that "groups of masked men burning families out of their homes is nothing less than disgusting cowardice".
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