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North Belfast knife attack LIVE updates after ‘depraved and barbaric’ incident leaves man critical
The Prime Minister has condemned an attack on a man in Belfast as “horrific” and “abhorrent”.
A man in his 30s, believed to be Somalian, has been arrested following the incident in the north of the city on Monday night.
The victim, in his 40s, has sustained significant injuries to his face, neck and back, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said.
The PSNI has launched a “critical incident” in response to the attack.
Graphic video footage is circulating online appearing to show the violent incident unfold on Kinnaird Avenue.
The clip shows people intervening to stop a man attacking a prone victim lying on the ground in the residential area close to the busy Antrim Road.
Condemning the incident, Sir Keir Starmer said: “The horrific attack in Belfast last night is sickening.
“I have absolutely no tolerance for abhorrent scenes of violence like this on our streets.
“My thoughts are first and foremost with the victim, and I thank the first responders, including members of the public who intervened.”
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