- A man from Sudan, aged in his 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a "brutal" knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night, which left the victim with significant injuries to his face, neck, and back.
- The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) launched a "critical incident" after the assault, which was captured on video showing the attacker stabbing the victim while he was on the ground, with members of the public bravely intervening.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the "horrific" and "abhorrent" incident, expressing his thoughts for the victim and thanking first responders and intervening members of the public.
- Leaders of the five largest parties at Stormont issued a joint statement, condemning the "horrific incident" and calling for calm, while urging anyone with information or footage to assist the police investigation.
- The incident also drew comments from Kemi Badenoch, who was "absolutely horrified" and questioned if the attacker "should not have been in our country," and Nigel Farage, who called for the immediate disclosure of the suspect's identity and immigration status.
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Starmer condemns ‘sickening’ Belfast stabbing as man seriously injured
