Politicians urge calm after Belfast stabbing sparks anti-immigration calls online
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Helena Horton, Hannah Al-Othman, Rory Carroll, Nadeem Badshah
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Summary
A knife attack in north Belfast, allegedly carried out by a Sudanese asylum seeker, has sparked widespread concern. Graphic footage of the attack was shared on social media, leading figures including Elon Musk to call for anti-immigration protests. Politicians across the spectrum are urging calm amid fears of potential disorder and escalating tensions fueled by online rhetoric.
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There are fears there could be disorder after figures on social media, including Elon Musk, called for people to fill the streets in protest against immigration.
The alleged perpetrator of the attack, which was filmed and shared widely online, was revealed today as an asylum seeker from Sudan.
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