By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-03-14 14:00:59 | Updated at 2025-03-14 17:40:38
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Detectives investigating a potential Islamist terror attack in Northern Ireland said the suspect travelled from North Africa through Britain.
Specialist officers are probing the attack in Belfast on the evening of March 1, and are understood to be working towards the possibility the stabbing was motivated by religious terrorism.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after the stabbing near the Ormeau Road at around 7.35pm on March 1.
Police believe the offender was acting alone and not as part of a cell.
Ormeau Road in West Belfast (file pic)
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He continued: "At this time, no other persons are being sought in connection with the attack. I urge anyone who was in the area at the time or may have information to contact us on 101.
"A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online."
Local police teams are believed to be working closely with immigrant communities in the city amid concerns the incident could lead to heightened tensions, reports BelfastLive.
