The family of Stephen Ogilvie, the 44-year-old victim of a brutal knife attack in north Belfast on Monday evening, has issued a significant update on his condition. Speaking through the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), they confirmed that Ogilvie is now in a stable condition and appealed for privacy as he recovers.
Family Condemns Misinformation
In a statement released by the PSNI, the family acknowledged the spread of false information on social media, calling it "deeply distressing." They urged the public and media to cease speculation and allow them space to focus on their loved one's recovery. “It is now forcing us to clarify that our loved one is in fact in a stable condition, and we are solely focused on his recovery at this time,” the statement read.
Appeal for Calm Amid Unrest
The family also condemned the recent violence that has gripped the city, expressing disgust at the disorder. They implored those responsible to stop, as protests and clashes with police continued for a second night in areas like Glengormley. Police deployed water cannons on June 10 to disperse crowds, with authorities blaming far-right activists for stoking tensions online following the stabbing.
Stephen Ogilvie, believed to have lost an eye in the attack, was targeted in what locals described as an “attempted beheading.” Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese man, has been charged in connection with the incident and appeared before a court.
