'I will not tolerate it': PM says violence and disorder in Belfast 'completely unacceptable'
Police said several cars, buses and buildings were burned as residents fled their homes after unrest that followed a knife attack.
- On Tuesday night, violence erupted across Belfast, forcing residents to flee homes while cars and buildings were set alight. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer labeled the disorder "shocking and completely unacceptable."
- The unrest followed a knife attack on Monday in the north of the city where 44-year-old Stephen Ogilvie suffered severe face and back wounds. Violence spread across Lendrick Street and Ligoniel Road areas.
- On Wednesday, Hadi Alodid, 30, appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article, and making threats to kill. He was remanded in custody.
- First Minister Michelle O'Neill condemned the "outright thuggery," calling masked men burning families from homes "disgusting cowardice." Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said officers are "responding to incidents as they arise and helping to keep people safe."
- Police revealed on Tuesday that the suspect, The Sudanese national, entered Northern Ireland from Dublin in February 2023. Officials confirmed he claimed asylum upon arrival and was granted leave to remain until 2028.
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After a knife attack in Belfast cars and houses burn. Premier Starmer is under pressure.
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On Thursday, the North Irish police announced that they had further strengthened their strength after a second night of violence and incidents called "racist" by Downing Street, which broke out after a stabbing attack for which a Sudanese refugee was charged.
New violence after a Sudanese refugee tried to kill a passerby. Social mobilization, hundreds on the street with face covered. Starmer: "Unacceptable"
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