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North Belfast Stabbing: Victim Hospitalized, Suspect Arrested

6/9/2026

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Police reported a serious stabbing on Kinnaird Avenue in north Belfast, hospitalising one victim and arresting a second suspect.
Video footage appears to show the attacker moving toward the victim’s head and neck.
Bystanders shouted and struck the suspect with an object while police arrived shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Monday.
Investigators recovered a small Stanley-type knife and are seeking dash-cam or CCTV footage from witnesses.

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Story summary

Police reported a serious stabbing on Kinnaird Avenue in north Belfast, hospitalising one victim and arresting a second suspect.
Video footage appears to show the attacker moving toward the victim’s head and neck.
Bystanders shouted and struck the suspect with an object while police arrived shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Monday.
Investigators recovered a small Stanley-type knife and are seeking dash-cam or CCTV footage from witnesses.