A man was seriously injured in a stabbing outside an apartment complex in Kinnaird Avenue, north Belfast, on Monday night, June 8, 2026, at approximately 10:30pm. A man in his 30s, identified as Sudanese, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the attack. Some initial reports described the suspect as Somalian, but this was later corrected to Sudanese. Graphic video footage of the incident circulated online, showing a man stabbing another man on the ground while others intervened. Police launched a 'critical incident' response to the attack. Keir Starmer described the attack as 'sickening,' 'horrific,' and 'abhorrent.' According to independent.co.uk, the suspect was charged with attempted murder, possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place, and making threats to kill, and is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. According to independent.ie, a knife was recovered at the scene. According to independent.ie, DUP leader Gavin Robinson described the attack as 'violent' and 'violent.' According to jang.com.pk, there is no indication at this stage that the attack had a terrorist motive.