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The National (Scotland)
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Hamish Morrison

MPs 'must temper inflammatory language' in wake of Belfast attack

Shockat Adam and Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn pictured speaking in the House of Commons (Image: UK Parliament)

POLITICIANS have been urged to “temper the inflammatory remarks” after an alleged murder bid by a foreign national in Belfast.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn fielded questions about the knife attack which left a man in his 40s in serious condition with significant injuries to his face, neck and back.

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