'What is beyond dispute is that violence of this nature has no place in North Belfast'
"What is beyond dispute is that violence of this nature has no place in North Belfast "Police and forensic experts at the scene in Kinnaird Avenue, Belfast this morning.
A man remains in a critical condition after he was injured in a violent attack in North Belfast.said officers were called to Kinnaird Avenue around 10.30pm on Monday and the injured man was taken to hospital. Another man was arrested in connection with the incident and taken into custody, police confirmed. Video footage shared online shows a man stabbing another man to the head before members of the public intervened.
Officers are expected to remain in the area as enquiries continue. Councillor Paul McCusker described the scenes as "horrific" and said "the bravery of those residents was commendable".
"Horrific scenes on the streets of North Belfast tonight, terrifying for anyone to witness or watch this on social media," he said. "I have spoken to the police and the male who carried out the attack has been arrested and the victim is critical in hospital. I really hope he survives this attack and his family are getting support.
"The bravery of those residents was commendable. I will be liaising with police to get further update and if I can be of assistance to those who witnessed tonight please get in contact.
"councillor Jordan Doran said he was “left shocked and deeply concerned” by footage circulating online following the stabbing. “Many residents have contacted me expressing concerns about community safety and seeking reassurance following this incident,” he said. “Those concerns are entirely understandable. People deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities, regardless of where they live.
”. I will be engaging with the PSNI and relevant agencies as a matter of urgency to ensure residents receive the information and reassurance they deserve.
" DUP councillor Nicola Verner added: "Like many people, I have wakened this morning to the video circulating and news of a man viciously attacked last night. "I am horrified and deeply concerned by the incident in the Girdwood area and the scenes circulating have understandably caused fear and anxiety within our local communities. Violence of this nature has no place on our streets. Residents deserve to feel safe in their homes and neighbourhoods.
"There is a clear need for swift action and a to provide reassurance to the community and ensure residents are listened to and feel protected from attacks of this kind. "
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