Man due in court over Belfast knife attack

A man is set to appear in court charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack in Belfast on Monday night.

The 30-year-old accused, who is Sudanese, is also charged with possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill.

He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court later.

The victim of the attack, a man aged in his 40s, remains in a serious condition in hospital receiving treatment for serious eye, face and back wounds.

Detectives have said there is no indication the incident was terror-related.

The PSNI launched a "critical incident" in response to the incident which was captured on video.

The clip shows people intervening to stop a man attacking another individual lying on the ground in the Kinnaird Avenue residential area close in north Belfast.

A kitchen knife was recovered from the scene.

Police revealed details on the arrested man's immigration status and how he travelled to the UK.

He entered Northern Ireland across the Irish border in February 2023 having flown to Dublin from Paris.

The suspect claimed asylum upon arrival and in September 2023 was granted leave to remain in the UK until 2028.

Police have asked anyone with footage of the incident or who witnessed it to contact them.