Family of Belfast stabbing victim call for racist riots to stop

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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStephen Ogilvie has been named as the man who lost an eye after being stabbed in Belfast, an incident that triggered racist rioting and protests. Mr Ogilvie's family condemned the subsequent violence, saying that “overnight unrest is not welcome” and emphasising the valuable contribution of migrants to the UK.Sudanese asylum seeker Hadi Alodid has appeared in Belfast Magistrates’ Court charged with attempted murder, threats to kill an NHS radiographer, and possession of a knife. Bail was refused for Alodid due to police concerns about "significant public disorder" if he were released, given "strong public feeling" about the incident. The unrest saw mobs set homes, a bus, and cars on fire, with a two-month-old baby among those rescued, prompting a judge to warn against further disorder. In fullBelfast stabbing victim’s family condemn riots and say ‘unrest is unwelcome’Thank 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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