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Do not use our tragedy to fuel violence, family of Belfast attack victim say

The Guardian · Jun 10, 2026, 12:58 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Burnt-out cars and houses in east Belfast after violence broke out in response to a stabbing in the city.
  • Prefer the Guardian on GoogleThe family of the victim of the Belfast knife attack have called for calm after riots erupted across the city.
  • Stephen Ogilvie is in hospital having lost his left eye in the attack, footage of which was shared widely on social media late on Monday evening and through the day on Tuesday.

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Burnt-out cars and houses in east Belfast after violence broke out in response to a stabbing in the city. Photograph: Hannah Al-Othman/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Burnt-out cars and houses in east Belfast after violence broke out in response to a stabbing in the city. Photograph: Hannah Al-Othman/The Guardian UK news 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

Prefer the Guardian on GoogleThe family of the victim of the Belfast knife attack have called for calm after riots erupted across the city.

Stephen Ogilvie is in hospital having lost his left eye in the attack, footage of which was shared widely on social media late on Monday evening and through the day on Tuesday.

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