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Belfast violence after knife attack: suspect charged with attempted murder

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"Violent disorder broke out in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland following the attack."

Incident

On Monday night, a knife attack occurred in Belfast, resulting in the victim, Stephen Ogilvy, losing his left eye, as heard at Belfast Magistrates' Court.

Suspect

Hadi Alodid has been charged with attempted murder, threats to kill an NHS radiographer, and possession of a knife. He has been remanded in custody for four weeks.

Subsequent Disorder

Following the attack, violent disorder broke out in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland. Videos show masked individuals walking through streets, attacks on shops and homes, and arson of bins and buses.