'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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The riots in Belfast have raised political tension in Northern Ireland after a night marked by scenes of violence, disorder and attacks directed against people because of their origin.The episode has provoked a firm response from the British Government, which has called for calm and warned that the priority must be to allow the police to continue their work.Violent riots in Belfast following a knife attack by a Sudanese refugeeM.V.P.
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Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese man, was remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with attempted murder over the stabbing attack in which victim Stephen Ogilvie lost his left eye.
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