Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’

A man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in north Belfast on Monday, June 8, 2026, prompting a strong condemnation from Keir Starmer, who described the attack as "sickening." The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) responded to the incident around 10:30 PM, and the injured individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following the attack, a suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, stated that he has "no tolerance" for such violent acts. The PSNI is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. Further details regarding the victim's condition or the motive behind the attack have not yet been released.