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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Kiley and Holly Evans

Belfast stabbing victim’s family condemn riots and plead: ‘Don’t use tragedy to fuel hostility’

The family of the Belfast stabbing victim have condemned violent riots that saw houses torched, forcing families to flee, as “not welcome” - but their plea failed to stop a second night of disorder in the city.

Relatives of Stephen Ogilvie, who lost an eye in Monday night’s attack, said they were “horrified” by what happened to him but insisted they did not want the incident to stoke division, after migrant families were targeted by rioters.

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