0h 11min, jun 9, 2026 y - Man Arrested
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A man believed to be Sudanese has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a "brutal" knife attack in Belfast, police have said.
The man, in his 30s, remains in custody after the incident in north Belfast at about 22:30 BST on Monday. Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident.
Police have said they recovered what they believe to be a kitchen knife at the scene.
Video circulating online shows a number of people, including one wielding a hurling stick, confronting the apparent attacker until the police arrived.
A man injured in the attack, aged in his 40s, is in hospital where his condition is described as serious.
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