Suspect arrested in ‘sickening’ Belfast stabbing as attack videos spread online

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-09 · 14:32 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Police have arrested a Sudanese man in his 30s in connection with a stabbing that occurred late Monday in residential Belfast, Northern Ireland. The victim sustained serious injuries to his face, neck, and back and was taken to the hospital. A kitchen knife was recovered at the scene. The attack gained national attention due to graphic videos circulating online. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office urged for calm following the incident. Authorities are investigating the motive but have stated there is no indication the attack was terrorism-related, and they are not seeking any other suspects. The arrested individual remains in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office called for calm.

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There is no information to suggest the attack was terrorism-related.

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The suspect is in his 30s and was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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The victim sustained serious wounds to the face, neck, and back.

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A suspect has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Belfast.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office called for calm on Tuesday after police said they arrested a Sudanese suspect over a stabbing in residential Belfast in Northern Ireland that drew national attention because of graphic videos of the attack online.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital with serious wounds to his face, neck and back late on Monday. They said the suspect, who is in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remained in police custody. A kitchen knife was found at the scene.Police were trying to determine the motive, but there was no information to suggest the attack was terrorism-related, said Ryan Henderson, assistant chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. He added that police were not seeking anyone else connected to the attack.

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