Man who stabbed stranger in 'unprovoked' attack on busy Belfast street is jailed

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The court heard it was an 'unprovoked and random' attack in broad daylight on a busy street

A Co Down man who stabbed a stranger in a "unprovoked and random" attack on a busy East Belfast street was jailed today .

Prior to passing sentence, Judge Mark Reel was told the knife attack occurred on the afternoon of October 31, 2021. Mr Steer said that after the injured party was treated for the single wound, he "fortunately" didn't require any further medical assistance. He was arrested the day after the stabbing and during interview he admitted being on the Belmont Road.

The prosecutor also revealed that Probation have deemed Swift to be a "dangerous offender" one who to "presents a serious risk of harm to the public."

 

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