On Tuesday, Belfast, in Northern Ireland, protests erupted in clashes as anti-immigration groups took to the streets after the arrest of a Sudanese asylum seeker for a knife attack, the clip of which went viral.Vehicles set on fire by protesters burn on Lendrick Street in east Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, after the arrest of a Sudanese man accused of stabbing a man in the northern part of the city. (PA via AP)Now, The Sun has identified the victim of the attack as Stephen Ogilvie, citing a neighbor who "heard Stephen was the victim. However, as of now, authorities have not confirmed the identity of the victim. The report also provided a photo of Ogilvie after the attack which showed minor injuries around his eyes.The incident took place on Belfast's Shankill Road in broad daylight. A video of the incident was recorded and shared on social media, which caught the attention of major national and global far-right figures. Among them was British far-right figure James Robinson, who posted the video on X and called on local far-right groups to protest.Elon Musk also amplified the video, reposting it alongside a list of locations in the city where the protests were slated to take place.Who Is Stephen Ogilvie? According to the US Sun, the victim of the stabbing is a 44-year-old Belfast resident, and he suffered "devastating" injuries. Police have confirmed that the victim has suffered injuries to his eyes, neck and back in the attack.The neighbor who spoke to The Sun said that Stephen Oglivie lived on the first floor of a nearby apartment. Meanwhile, the suspect, who has not been identified yet, had moved to the area days before the incident, the neighbor told The Sun.“He’s lived here for around a year and a half and has been a bit of a nuisance, but what’s happened to him is absolutely horrendous and I’d never wish that on anybody,” the 70-year-old neighbor said.This story is being updated.
Who is Stephen Ogilvie? Belfast knife attack victim identified as Sudanese suspect's arrest sparks protests
Anti-immigration protests erupted in Belfast after a viral knife-attack video and the arrest of a Sudanese man. Reports identify Stephen Ogilvie as the victim. | World News










