Belfast attack victim’s family issue major update on his condition
Family condemn sharing of ‘deeply distressing’ false information. Belfast attack victim Stephen Ogilvie’s family have issued a major update on his condition as violence and unrest continue across the city. This follows a court hearing yesterday, where it was revealed the victim of the Belfast knife attack lost his left eye, with the accused being […]
2 months ago
Belfast dad praised as hero after using son’s hurling stick to stop ‘brutal’ knife attack
Footage of the incident quickly circulated online A Belfast father is being hailed as a hero after stepping in to help during a violent knife attack on Monday. 32-year-old Maitiu Mág Tighearnán was seen wielding a wooden hurling stick and hitting the attacker several times before the police arrived at the scene. A man believed […]
2 months ago
Homes and cars torched as violence erupts across Belfast after knife attack
Police have urged residents and protesters to remain calm. Residents woke to a scene of devastation in Belfast after a night of violence sparked by demonstrations following Monday’s stabbing attack. Multiple homes across Belfast were set on fire, while firefighters were battling to get the flames under control. Violent disorder broke out following a brutal […]
2 months ago
Police issue update Belfast knife attack
They answered pressing questions from the press The Police Service of Northern Ireland have given an update on last night’s brutal attack in Belfast. A man in his 30s, who police initially believed to be Somali, but who has since said he is Sudanese, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody […]
2 months ago
Keir Starmer issues statement on ‘sickening’ knife attack in Belfast
“The horrific attack in Belfast last night is sickening. “ Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a statement on the ‘brutal and shocking’ knife attack in north Belfast. A man in his 30s, who police believe to be Somali, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody following the incident on Kinnaird […]
2 months ago
Family of man injured in Sligo burglary say there’s “no real hope”
Tom was viciously attacked in his home last month. The family of Sligo man Tom Niland, who was badly beaten during a burglary at his home last month, has spoken out about the hopelessness of his situation. The 73-year-old is currently on life support at Sligo University Hospital. Speaking on RTÉ Radio 1’s Today with Claire […]
4 years ago