A Sudanese man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Northern Ireland Tuesday after a knife attack in Belfast on Monday night. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Northern Ireland on Tuesday after a knife attack in Belfast on Monday night.
One person, a man believed to be in his 40s, is in serious condition, a spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland said Tuesday. Police initially believed the alleged attacker to be Somali but have confirmed he is Sudanese.
The attacker is believed to be Sudanese and in his 30s.
The attack occurred in the Kinnaird Ave. area of north Belfast late Monday night. The victim of the attack suffered injuries to his face, neck and back.
“The horrific attack in Belfast last night is sickening,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. “My thoughts are first and foremost with the victim, and I thank the first responders, including members of the public who intervened.”
Video of the incident circulating online shows people intervening to stop the attacker with one person using a hurling stick, a large club-like wooden stick used in the Irish games hurling and camogie.
Ryan Henderson, assistant chief constable, said the police declared a critical incident and officers arrived on scene within minutes. Police are investigating to establish a motive for the attack.
Henderson asked that people not share images or footage of the attack.
“Doing so risks causing further trauma to the injured man’s loved ones and may impact the ongoing investigation,” he said.
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