A Sudanese man appeared in court in Northern Ireland on Wednesday to face charges of attempted murder, possession of a bladed article in public and threats to kill.

The man, who came to the United Kingdom in 2023 as a refugee, is accused of stabbing a man in the neck and head earlier this week.

The 30-year-old, who appeared in court via video link, was ordered to be held in jail. He did not enter a plea and refused legal representation.

A video of Monday's incident went viral, sparking anger in Northern Ireland and across the United Kingdom.

Far-right figures called for anti-immigrant protests in the wake of the stabbing, leading to violent unrest in Belfast on Tuesday night.