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Violence erupts in Belfast as man charged over knife attack

Belfast, hate cannot be allowed to win," she said. An initial statement from the PSNI on Tuesday morning said they believed the alleged attacker was Somali, but have since confirmed he is Sudanese. They said

Why has Belfast erupted in anti-immigrant violence after a knife attack?

Belfast, Northern Ireland, after a [knife attack](/news/2026/6/10/protesters-torch-cars-buildings-in-belfast-after-knife-attack) allegedly perpetrated by a Sudanese refugee left the country on edge. Hundreds of protesters, many masked, blocked roads and torched cars and buildings on Tuesday evening

What we know about Belfast attack and disorder

attack with the utmost seriousness." The suspect, 30-year-old Hadi Alodid, lives in Duncairn Avenue in north Belfast. Alodid has been charged with attempted murder, possession of an article with blade or point

Disorder in Belfast ‘stoked by those who would struggle to find the city on a map’

Sudanese refugee who has been charged with attempted murder. He is due to appear at Belfast magistrates court on Wednesday. Long told the BBC: “The first thing to say is all of us were absolutely