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Man accused of Belfast knife attack urged to seek legal representation

From Irish Times · () English

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  • Hadi Alodid, accused of attempted murder and a knife attack in Belfast, appeared in court.
  • The attack on June 8th left the victim, Stephen Ogilvie, blind in one eye and with severe injuries.
  • The incident sparked racially motivated riots across Northern Ireland, with police investigating Alodid, who may be from Chad.

A Belfast man accused of a violent knife attack that triggered widespread rioting has been urged by a judge to secure legal representation. Hadi Alodid, 30, faces charges including attempted murder.

Alodid appeared before Belfast Magistrates’ Court via video-link on Wednesday. The court heard that the alleged attack on June 8th resulted in the victim, Stephen Ogilvie, losing an eye and sustaining deep cuts to his head, face, and back. A preliminary inquiry into the case is scheduled for next month.

I would suggest that he gets a solicitor.

— Judge Anne MarshallThe judge advised the accused to seek legal representation during the court hearing.

This incident ignited serious disorder across Northern Ireland, which police have described as racially motivated. Masked individuals set fire to vehicles and homes, targeting people based on their ethnicity. Foreign national healthcare workers also faced threats and intimidation.

Police previously stated that Alodid might be originally from Chad. He is also charged with threatening to kill an NHS radiographer and possessing a knife. He remains on remand at Maghaberry Prison. Judge Anne Marshall advised Alodid to seek legal counsel, noting the upcoming hearings on September 2nd and September 23rd.

No comment.

— Hadi AlodidThe accused declined to answer when asked if he had anything to say.
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