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Belfast Protesters Set Vehicles on Fire During Unrest Over Knife Attack

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Protesters across the UK marched in response to a 30‑year‑old man being charged with attempted murder after a knife attack in Northern Ireland. The incident prompted Prime Minister Keir Starmer to describe the event as "horrific."

    1. He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 10th June. As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
    2. Detectives investigating a knife attack in the Kinnaird Avenue area of north Belfast on Monday 8th June 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.
    1. There is no trace of this suspect on ⁠any of our national security databases, and he was not known to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
    1. My thoughts are first and foremost with the victim, and I thank the first responders, including members of the public who intervened.
    1. This brutal attack will have sent shock waves through the community, causing real concern.
    2. I appeal ​for calm and the safety of all of our communities in response to this.
    3. I understand that last night's attempted murder ‌will leave people feeling a range of emotions, from fear to anger.