The parents of Stephen Ogilvie, a man from Scotland who was stabbed in North Belfast, have shared an update on his condition. He has emerged from an induced coma but faces the possibility of permanent blindness. A GoFundMe fundraiser for the family has surpassed £31,000.
Attack and Aftermath
Stephen Ogilvie sustained stab wounds on Kinnaird Avenue on 8 June, an incident that led to two consecutive nights of unrest in parts of Northern Ireland. Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese national, has been charged with attempted murder, making threats to kill an NHS radiographer on the same date, and possession of a blade.
Family Statement
In a statement posted on the GoFundMe page, Stephen's parents expressed their gratitude: "On behalf of our family, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who has donated, shared this fundraiser, and kept Stephen in their thoughts and prayers."
They continued: "We are relieved to share that Stephen is now out of his induced coma and continuing his recovery, although he still faces significant challenges ahead. The funds raised will help provide Stephen with the equipment, support, and everyday items he may need as he adjusts to life following this attack."
Regarding his vision, they added: "With the loss of sight in his left eye and the possibility of losing sight in his right eye, your generosity will make a real difference to his future quality of life."
They concluded: "We have been truly humbled by the kindness of so many people, many of whom have never met our family. Thank you all for your incredible support, and please continue to share the fundraiser with your friends and family if you can."
