Revulsion over 'attempted beheading' in north Belfast
A man believed by police to be Sudanese has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a violent incident involving a knife in north Belfast.
The attack, which has been declared a ‘critical incident’, happened in Kinnaird Avenue shortly after 10.30 PM last night. The victim - a man in his 40s - is in hospital in a serious condition. A video of the attack has shocked and horrified the public in Northern Ireland.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer labeled the incident as “sickening”.
A major police investigation is ongoing.
Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph Visuals editor…
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