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Victim in Belfast knife attack lost his left eye, court hears, as suspect named for first time - follow live
- The suspect, Hadi Alodid, was remanded in custody for four weeks after being charged with attempted murder and related offenses.
- The victim, named in court as Steven Ogilvy, remains hospitalized with serious eye and neck injuries.
- Police said there is nothing to suggest the attack was terror related, as crowds later gathered in Belfast.
- Overnight violence followed the attack, with cars and homes set on fire and protesters clashing with authorities.
- Judges commended members of the public who assisted the injured man at the scene and urged due process for suspects.
- Northern Ireland’s secretary and police leaders called for calm as authorities monitor immigration and border security.
- Police described the incident as a serious act with potential for further disorder, prompting heightened security presence.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence and called for calm while urging authorities to pursue those responsible.
- The attack prompted intergovernmental cooperation assessments of travel and immigration issues in the region.
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