North Belfast stabbing update as man, 30, charged with attempted murder
A 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the Belfast knife attack has been charged with attempted murder. Police said the accused, who is Sudanese, is also charged with possession of an article with blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill.He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.The victim of the attack, a man aged in his 40s, remained in a serious condition in hospital on Tuesday receiving treatment for serious eye, face and back wounds.There has been widespread condemnation of Monday night’s knife assault.Police commanders and political leaders have also appealed for calm amid concern anti-immigration protests planned in Northern Ireland on Tuesday evening could turn violent.Detectives have said there is no indication the attack was terror-related.A brief statement from the PSNI said: "Detectives investigating a knife attack in the Kinnaird Avenue area of North Belfast on Monday June 8 have charged a 30-year-old man with attempted murder, possession of an article with blade or point in a public place and threats to kill."He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, June 10. As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service."
