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Family Condemns Belfast Unrest After Stabbing, Protests Ignite Fires

6/10/2026

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The victim’s family condemned the unrest in Belfast and called for calm.
Stephen Ogilvie was stabbed on Kinnaard Avenue in north Belfast, losing his left eye, with suspect Hadi Alodid remaining in custody on attempted-murder charges.
The family thanked intervening residents and asked the media to respect their privacy.
Tuesday night protests set vehicles and a bus on fire, prompting the family to urge those with information to contact police.

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The victim’s family condemned the unrest in Belfast and called for calm.
Stephen Ogilvie was stabbed on Kinnaard Avenue in north Belfast, losing his left eye, with suspect Hadi Alodid remaining in custody on attempted-murder charges.
The family thanked intervening residents and asked the media to respect their privacy.
Tuesday night protests set vehicles and a bus on fire, prompting the family to urge those with information to contact police.