10/06/2026
๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ Phillip Brett MLA, ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ค๐๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐๐ค ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ.
"I have spoken with the victim's parents who are immensely grateful for the outpouring of public support they have received since Monday night's attack.
They have asked the media to respect their privacy as their loved one remains in hospital receiving treatment for horrific injuries.
Hadi Alodid is appearing in court this morning charged with attempted murder, threats to kill an NHS radiographer and possession of a knife. It is important that legal due process is respected.
The unacceptable violence and destruction witnessed last night takes focus away from where it should be - expressing sympathy with the victim and seeking justice.
For several hours into late last night, myself and other DUP representatives were on the ground across Belfast and Newtownabbey engaging with the community, assisting residents impacted by disorder and appealing for calm. As I have done since news broke of Monday's attack, I call again for cool heads and reiterate that there is always an alternative to violence.
I also urge parents to beware of fake messages and AI-generated posters circulating today which are an attempt to goad young people into gathering at certain locations. Impacting local Schools, GP Surgeries and businesses in this way is never acceptable.
I will continue to give a voice for people who feel ignored on the issue of illegal immigration. Peaceful and democratic means is the only manner in which that can be addressed."
๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ:
"We are completely devastated by the horrific attack on our loved one on Kinnaird Avenue. This has been a massive shock to our whole family, and right now, our only priority is being at his bedside and helping him recover.
โWe want to say a profound thank you to the local people who bravely stepped in during the attack. Your quick actions absolutely saved his life, and we will never forget what you did for him in that moment. We also want to thank the emergency services and the doctors and nurses looking after him.
โWe are aware of the tensions and talk of protests following this incident. We want to make it absolutely clear that overnight unrest is not welcome, and peaceful protest is the only way forward. We have many migrants who make a deeply valuable contribution to our country, including in our healthcare system and hospitality sector and we depend on them to make our country work. We do not want this terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility.
โWe are asking the media and the public to please give us some space. We need privacy to focus on our family right now, without cameras or people speculating about what happened.
โIf you know anything at all about the attack, or saw anything strange near Kinnaird Avenue, please go to the police.
โThank you for respecting our privacy."
