Man charged with attempted murder after Belfast knife attack
Hadi Alodid, 30, further charged with possessing a knife in a public place and making threats to kill on same day
TL;DR
- Hadi Alodid charged with attempted murder of Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast.
- Victim sustained cuts to face, lacerations to back, and lost his left eye.
- Alodid also charged with possessing a knife and making threats to kill.
- He appeared by video link, refused legal representation, and was accompanied by an interpreter.
- Bail was refused, and the case was adjourned.
- The judge condemned attacks on emergency services and warned perpetrators of violence.
- Judge noted communications encouraging further protests and warned participants of prison sentences.