Belfast stabbing victim’s family condemn riots and plead: ‘Don’t use tragedy to fuel hostility’

Jun 10, 2026 · 5:39 PM UTC ·9 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 34 views

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The family of Belfast stabbing victim Stephen Ogilvie has condemned the violent riots that occurred in response to the attack, stating that they do not want the incident to stoke division. The family defended migrants, saying they make a valuable contribution to Northern Ireland, and called for peaceful protests going forward. The intervention came after cars were set alight and houses were torched, forcing families to flee, as tensions over immigration flared in the city.

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▪Stephen Ogilvie lost an eye in the stabbing attack and is in a serious condition in hospital
▪The alleged attacker, Hadi Alodid, is an asylum seeker who came to the UK from Sudan
▪Two police officers were injured during the clashes and two people have been charged with rioting

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