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Belfast knife attack victim named locally as protesters set fire to city
- A 30-year-old man is charged with attempted murder after a Belfast knife attack left a man severely injured.
- The victim has been named locally as Stephen Ogilvie, with ongoing hospital treatment.
- Police say the stabbing is not considered terror-related, despite widespread protests.
- Protests erupted across Belfast with cars and properties set on fire as violence flared.
- The suspect reportedly entered Northern Ireland via the Irish border in 2023 and sought asylum.
- Authorities say the attacker obtained asylum and was granted permission to stay until 2028.
- The court appearance for the suspect is scheduled at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
- Graphic footage circulated online showing intervention during the attack.
- Officials condemned violence as authorities urged peace amid preplanned demonstrations.
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