Do not use our tragedy to fuel violence, family of Belfast attack victim say
Relatives of Stephen Ogilvie say unrest is unwelcome and that many migrants make valuable contribution to UK
TL;DR
- Stephen Ogilvie's family has requested an end to riots that erupted in Belfast following his knife attack.
- Hadi Alodid appeared in court charged with attempted murder of Ogilvie and threatening an NHS radiographer.
- Families, including Ugandan care workers, Sudanese, Romanians, and Ukrainians, were forced to flee their homes due to mob violence.
- The victim's family stated that unrest is unwelcome and that the tragedy should not be used to divide people.
- A judge condemned the attacks on emergency services and warned that perpetrators of violence would face imprisonment.