Belfast stabbing victim wakes from coma, may lose sight

A man severely injured in a stabbing in Belfast earlier this month has emerged from an induced coma but faces the possibility of total blindness, his family announced on Wednesday. Stephen Ogilvie, 44, lost his left eye and suffered deep cuts to his head, face, and back in the attack on Kinnaird Avenue in north Belfast on June 8.

The family confirmed his condition in a statement on a GoFundMe page that has raised more than 31,000 pounds for his recovery. They expressed relief that he is out of the coma but said he still faces significant challenges, including the potential loss of sight in his right eye. The funds will help provide equipment and support as he adjusts to life after the attack, they said.

Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese national, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident. He appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody. He is next scheduled to appear via videolink on July 8. Alodid is also charged with possession of a bladed article and making threats to kill.

According to authorities, Alodid entered Northern Ireland by bus from Dublin in February 2023, having flown to Dublin from Paris. He claimed asylum upon...