Hadi Alodid, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder, possession of a bladed weapon, and threatening or abusive behaviour in connection with a knife attack in north Belfast. The incident, which occurred on 8 June near Kinnaird Avenue, left Stephen Ogilvie, in his 40s, with severe injuries including the loss of his left eye and damage to his right eye. Alodid has been in custody since his arrest at the scene.
The attack sparked serious disorder across Belfast, with videos showing confrontations involving multiple people before police intervened. Following the incident, violence escalated in the city, resulting in homes and vehicles being set on fire. Alodid appeared at Belfast Crown Court, where a trial date was set for early February, with several review hearings scheduled beforehand.
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