South Belfast Stabbing: Possible Islamist Terror Attack Uncovered

PSNI detectives investigating a South Belfast stabbing suspect the incident may have been an Islamist terror attack.

Specialist Officers on the Case

Specialist officers are probing the attack, which happened on the evening of March 1. They are understood to delve into the possibility that the stabbing was motivated by Islamic terrorism, a hate crime, or even a mental health episode.

Key Details

Belfast Live understands that the victim, a 51-year-old Northern Ireland born male, suffered a single stab wound in the incident and has been discharged from the hospital, currently recovering. The Armed Response Unit swiftly arrested the 18-year-old suspect shortly after the attack, and a kitchen knife believed to be used in the crime was seized.

Religious Ideology Investigation

It is suggested that if the attack was religiously motivated, it will mark a first in Northern Ireland. PSNI officers are collaborating with UK intelligence services and counter-terrorism police in Britain as part of the ongoing investigation.

Community Engagement

Local police are working closely with immigrant communities in the city to address potential tensions arising from the incident. They believe that the perpetrator acted alone in the attack and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.