Brutal stabbing attack in Belfast sparks calls for anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland
Updated on: June 9, 2026 / 6:08 PM EDT / CBS/AFP
TL;DR
- A man was detained in Belfast after a stabbing attack where a kitchen knife was found.
- Graphic video of the incident was shared online, prompting far-right calls for anti-immigration protests.
- Hundreds of protesters gathered in Belfast, torching vehicles and blocking roads, with police urging calm.
- The victim, in his 40s, sustained serious injuries and is in serious condition.
- Police are investigating the motive and stated there is no current information suggesting terrorism.
- The suspect's immigration status is under scrutiny, with one politician stating he was on a five-year visa.
- Immigration is a contentious issue in British politics, fueling the rise of anti-immigration parties.
- Political leaders and police condemned the attack and urged the public not to share the graphic video.