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Victim of 'attempted beheading' named after 'knifeman licked lips with blood'
- Stephen Ogilvie has been named as the victim in the Belfast knife attack, with serious injuries reported.
- A 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and related offences.
- Witnesses described the attacker slashing at the victim’s face and neck as bystanders screamed for him to stop.
- Bystanders helped stop the assault, with one neighbour described as stepping in to intervene.
- Police confirmed injuries to the victim’s eyes, neck, and back.
- Protests erupted in Belfast amid the aftermath of the attack.
- The incident prompted disruption to Translink services and security measures.
- A GoFundMe was set up to support Matt, who helped stop the attack.
- The assault is linked to ongoing tensions, with residents noting asylum seekers moving into the area.
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