Suspect Arrested in Belfast Knife Attack

“This brutal attack has sent shockwaves through our communities. And I want to reassure all of our communities: Your safety is our priority, and we’re currently engaging with local representatives and residents to provide reassurance and support.” All of us have a responsibility now to urge calm and let the police do their job. We have seen in the past that there are those provoked by others who have sought to use that opportunity to then promote violence and disorder. Everyone has the right to express their view. But in the end, if we want to support the P.S.N.I, the last thing people should be doing is stretching their resources across Northern Ireland to deal with protests that aren’t going to help anyone and are not going to assist in the furtherance of this investigation so the perpetrator can be brought to face justice.”