What We Know About The Belfast Knife Attack So Far

Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm.

Man Arrested in ‘Brutal’ Stabbing in Belfast, Police Say

The suspect, whom the police described as in his 30s and believed to be Somali, is alleged to have attacked another man in his 40s in an episode in Belfast that was recorded and spread quickly online.

By Megan Specia

Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’

Prime minister says he has no tolerance for such attacks after man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder A man has been seriously injured in north Belfast in a stabbing described by Keir Starmer as “sickening”. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said officers were called at around 10.30pm on Monday and the injured man was taken to hospital. Continue reading...

By Guardian staff

Northern Ireland police, British politicians appeal for calm after Belfast stabbing attack

A knife attack in Northern Ireland horrified onlookers on Monday night, sending a man to hospital in serious condition and raising tensions in the United Kingdom at a time when questions surrounding immigration and policing have been at the forefront of political discourse.

Suspect arrested in ‘sickening’ Belfast stabbing as attack videos spread online

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office called for calm on Tuesday after police said they arrested a Sudanese suspect over a stabbing in residential Belfast in Northern Ireland that drew national attention because of graphic videos of the attack online. Police said the victim was taken to the hospital with serious wounds to his face, neck and back late on Monday. They said the suspect, who is in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remained in police custody. A kitchen...

By Associated Press

Appeals for calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing spurs protest calls

Northern Ireland police appealed for calm Tuesday after a stabbing in Belfast allegedly by a Sudanese suspect and captured in a graphic video prompted calls for anti-immigration protests from UK far-right figures.

Belfast stabbing latest: Starmer calls for calm as bystanders who tackled alleged knife attacker hailed ‘heroes’

A man from Sudan has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described as “horrific” and “abhorrent”.

By Jane Dalton

North Belfast attack: Man arrested after stabbing leaves victim seriously injured

A man is in hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing in north Belfast, declared a critical incident by police. A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. The PSNI is investigating, with bystanders reportedly intervening. Leaders condemned the violence, praising public bravery.

By TOI World Desk

Arrest made after man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing

DUP councillor expresses shock over footage circulating online following stabbing

Community in ‘significant fear’ as man arrested following serious stabbing incident in north Belfast

By Kevin Scott

Arrest after man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing

A man has been seriously injured after what police have described as a stabbing incident in Belfast last night.

What we know so far about the stabbing in Belfast

The injured man, in his 40s, is in a serious condition in hospital.

Shock in Belfast: Somali man tried to behead 40-year-old Briton (video)

Viewer discretion is advised - Bystanders struck the attacker with a stick to stop him - The victim in critical condition - One more attack right after the demonstrations for Henry Nowak The post Shock in Belfast: Somali man tried to behead 40-year-old Briton (video) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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