A man accused of attempting to murder someone in Belfast is set to appear in court after a night of violent anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland, multiple outlets report. The alleged stabbing left the victim seriously injured. Prosecutors say the suspect, described as a Sudanese man, is charged in connection with the attack. One report states the assault includes an injury that blinds the victim’s left eye, Stephen Ogilvie, as described by prosecutors.
Separate accounts describe unrest that occurred the night before the court appearance, involving violent actions attributed to masked individuals. Reports say some protesters set fire to multiple homes believed to house immigrants, torched rubbish bins, and attacked a bus in Belfast. Police are also reported to have been pelted with objects during the disturbances.
While details of the court proceedings are not fully specified across the summaries provided, the sources agree that the stabbing charges are linked to the same timeframe as the broader anti-immigrant violence in Belfast and that the victim’s injuries are severe.
