A knife attack in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has left a man hospitalized in a serious condition. The attack, which was captured on video, has been condemned by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as ‘horrific’ and ‘sickening’.

Investigation Underway

Local police have arrested a Sudanese man in his 30s on suspicion of attempted murder. The suspect had the legal right to reside in Northern Ireland, according to Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson.

The attack has prompted strong community concerns, with police acknowledging the need for a calm public response. There is currently no evidence of any links to terrorism, Henderson said.

The incident has also sparked a call for clarity on the attacker’s identity and status, with opposition leader Kemi Badenoch urging police to release the facts as quickly as possible.

Community Reaction

The attack comes at a time of heightened tensions in the UK, with the release of bodycam footage of a fatal stabbing sparking a national outcry. Prime Minister Starmer has called for calm and condemned the attack, saying he has ‘absolutely no tolerance for abhorrent scenes of violence like this on our streets’.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.