Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolice attend the scene following the stabbing attack in Belfast (Getty)A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Belfast that left the victim with significant injuries to his face, neck, and back. The arrested individual is believed to be Somalian and in his 30s, following the incident which occurred around 10.30pm on Monday in Kinnaird Avenue. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed the arrest and stated that the injured man was taken to hospital, with the scene remaining cordoned off for investigation. Political representatives, including North Belfast MP John Finucane and local DUP councillor Jordan Doran, expressed shock and concern for community safety, urging anyone with information to assist the police. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward and contact the police regarding the incident. In fullStarmer condemns ‘sickening’ Belfast stabbing as man seriously injuredThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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