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Man critically injured in 'brutal' stabbing attack in Belfast

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A man is in critical condition following a "brutal" stabbing attack in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  • Police arrested a suspect at the scene.
  • Northern Ireland's Justice Minister praised bystanders who disarmed the attacker.

A man in his fifties is in critical condition after a "heinous" knife attack in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The assault occurred late last night on Kinnaird Avenue, with the victim being rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital.

brave individuals who disarmed the attacker

— Naomi LongPraising bystanders who intervened during the stabbing.

Naomi Long, Northern Ireland's Justice Minister, commended the "brave individuals who disarmed the attacker" at the scene. Police apprehended a suspect following the incident, who is currently in custody. Long urged the public not to share video footage of the attack, describing it as deeply disturbing.

impossible to forget

— Gavin RobinsonDescribing the disturbing nature of video footage of the attack.

Gavin Robinson, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), echoed Long's sentiments, stating that anyone viewing the footage would find it impossible to forget due to its "barbaric" nature. Other political figures also condemned the attack. Ron McDowell, deputy leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice party, called the video he saw one of the most horrific he had ever witnessed.

barbaric

— Gavin RobinsonCharacterizing the nature of the attack.

Law enforcement is actively investigating the incident. The graphic nature of the attack and the public's reaction highlight the shock and condemnation felt across the political spectrum in Northern Ireland.

one of the most horrific he had ever witnessed

— Ron McDowellDescribing his reaction to video footage of the attack.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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