The suspect, who is from Sudan and is in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the attack on Monday night. Here is everything we know about the attack so far. Belfast attack latest: Police call for calm What happened? Footage of the attack shared on social media appears to show a man stabbing at the victim's head and neck while he was lying on the ground. Several people, including one with a hurling stick, can be seen fighting off the attacker before the police arrived. The stabbing happened in the Kinnaird Avenue area, close to the busy Antrim Road in north Belfast. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said a kitchen knife was recovered from the scene. Who is the suspect? The suspect is a Sudanese man who is in his 30s. Police initially said they believed him to be from Somalia. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, of the PSNI, said it was understood the suspect had leave to remain in the UK on 28 September 2023. He is believed to have travelled from Sudan to Paris, then flew to Dublin, before travelling to Belfast by bus on 10 February 2023, where he claimed asylum. "There is no trace of this suspect on any of our national security databases, and he was not known to the Police Service of Northern Ireland," Mr Boutcher said. Police added that it is understood the alleged attacker lived locally. Attack was not terror-related The PSNI launched a "critical incident" in response to the attack. However, the force said there was no indication the stabbing was terror-related. "I've been in direct contact with the head of terrorism policing in the UK. At this stage we have no information to suggest that this was terrorist related," Mr Boutcher said. "I do appreciate the nature of the attack has led to speculation it is terrorist related, however there is nothing to suggest that that is the case." What is the status of the victim? The victim of the stabbing was left with significant injuries to his eyes as well as slash wounds to his face and back, police said. The man, aged in his 40s, remains in a serious condition in hospital. Calls for calm Both the police and political figures have called for "calm" after the attack. The stabbing sparked calls for protest on social media over the fact the suspect is a migrant. It comes amid heightened tensions following the murder of a university student, Henry Nowak, who was killed by a Sikh man, Vickrum Digwa, who falsely claimed to police he had been the victim of a racist attack. PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson called for calm, urging the public to avoid a repeat of previous disorder that erupted in Belfast last year when two Romanian teenagers were charged with attempted rape. "I understand that last night's attempted murder will leave people feeling a range of emotions from fear to anger," he said. "Our officers have a role to facilitate and accommodate peaceful protest. Everyone in Northern Ireland will sadly remember the disorder which took place over the last two years. No-one needs to see a repeat of this. "This only causes damage to local communities, and unfortunately, young people often get caught up in that disorder. "So I appeal for calm, and the safety of all our communities in response to this." Reaction to the attack Sir Keir Starmer condemned the attack, saying: "The horrific attack in Belfast last night is sickening. I have absolutely no tolerance for abhorrent scenes of violence like this on our streets. "My thoughts are first and foremost with the victim, and I thank the first responders, including members of the public who intervened." The leaders of the five largest parties at Stormont issued a joint statement in response to the attack. Sinn Fein vice president and Stormont First Minister Michelle O'Neill, DUP leader Gavin Robinson, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long, UUP leader Jon Burrows and SDLP leader Claire Hanna said they were "united in our condemnation of the horrific incident in North Belfast last night". "There is no place in our society for this kind of brutality," they said. "Our immediate thoughts are with the victim and his family, and we hope he makes a full and complete recovery. "Our thoughts are also with those eyewitnesses to the incident, as well as those brave members of the public who intervened. We recognise the distress and fear this incident will cause within the local community. "We urge people not to share the deeply disturbing images or videos, as their graphic nature would only serve to retraumatise those involved." They urged anyone with information that could help the police investigation to help detectives and issued an appeal for calm. A spokesperson for the force added: "It is essential that the facts are established through proper investigation and due process. We are committed to ensuring that violence and hatred in any form will not be allowed to divide our communities. "We call for calm and for space to allow justice to take its course." Read more:UK could see second heatwaveCrew named for NASA mission Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she was "absolutely horrified" by the attack. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called on the authorities to disclose the full details on the immigration status of the suspect. In a post on social media he said: "What happened in Belfast last night is horrific." Police and politicians have urged people not to share graphic images of the attack, which were circulating online, or to spread disinformation.

Artist Talay Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, died after he was found with stab wounds in Silvertown on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said. The Grammy award-winning songwriter was pronounced dead at the scene. The musician worked with Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, Ellie Goulding and numerous other artists. He has almost 77,000 listeners on Spotify and had toured with Usher and other artists. In a tribute on social media, his brother, artist Scribz Riley, whose real name is Michael Orabiyi, said: "My heart is shattered! This doesn't feel real. It feels like a bad dream. Just before he went to sleep we spoke about the future, staying positive and about everything we still had left to do. I never imagined that would be our last conversation." He added his brother was a "friend to many, a mentor, an inspiration, and a light in so many people's lives". "He loved deeply, gave freely, and touched countless people through his talent, kindness, and spirit," he said. Rapper Stormzy commented on the post: "I'm sorry bro", while singer Kehlani wrote "Big hugs Scribs I'm so sorry" and British rapper Wretch 32 said: "Sending love to you & your family bro. Your brother was a gem & will be missed & never forgotten, Never! RIP." Craig David, Paloma Faith and Oritse Williams also joined in the social media tributes. "Omg I am in shock. I had no idea I worked with him quite a few times and he was such and amazing talent and fun person to be around," Paloma Faith said. In a statement, Orabiyi's family said: "Mark was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He brought love, light and joy to our family and to all who knew him. "We will always cherish his kindness, beautiful spirit and remarkable talent. His presence touched many lives, and his memory will remain in our hearts forever. "May his soul rest in perfect peace." A second man in his 20s, who suffered stab wounds in the incident on Friday, remains in hospital, police said. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident, the Metropolitan Police said. A 27-year-old man has been released on bail pending further inquiries. A 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were released with no further action after police questioning. The artist received a writing credit for the song Lights On on R&B artists H.E.R's self-titled album, which won a Grammy in 2019.

These include AI legal assistants to support legal professionals and staff, and streamlined case management processes to get cases moving quicker. The new AI legal assistants will be developed in partnership with UK legal experts and leading AI developers to support legal professionals with routine casework, including research and case analysis, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said. The government's plans aim to drive productivity, boost efficiency in the crown court, and reduce the time victims have to wait for their day in court. The technology will first be trialled in a sandbox – an isolated environment that allows for the safe and controlled testing of AI. This will ensure any new software meets the high standard required by judges and lawyers before being considered for use across UK courts. Read more:Magistrates and judges to use more AI Judges are already planning to use a new AI tool to help identify trial-ready cases and group similar hearings together, the MoJ said. This will help to maximise judicial, prosecutorial and court resources to resolve cases faster and deliver swifter justice for victims. The announcement will be made by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at London Tech Week on Tuesday, where he will discuss how AI can drive criminal justice system modernisation. Mr Lammy said: "Artificial intelligence has the power to transform how we live, work and govern for the better. "This impact for good can be seen in our justice system – with thousands of days of admin work saved for our probation staff, and the advent of new tools which aim to cut court backlogs and deliver swifter justice for victims." Mr Lammy will also announce that every probation officer in England and Wales will now be able to use Justice Transcribe – an AI tool that automatically records and transcribes conversations with offenders. This will reduce the hours that probation officers spend between these meetings manually transferring handwritten notes into digital systems. 'Reservations' about AI's use in justice system Concerns have been raised about the dangers of increasing the use of AI to bring about changes in society. A review into the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a football match against Aston Villa in November found an "AI hallucination" produced by Microsoft Copilot had helped police justify the decision. A non-existent game between Tel Aviv and West Ham was referenced in a report produced by the force ahead of the game due to the error. The Law Society of England and Wales has previously expressed "reservations" about AI being implemented in the court system. The number of cases waiting to be dealt with by crown courts in England and Wales reached a record high of more than 80,000 earlier this year. This is more than double the level seen in 2019 (38,108), before the COVID-19 pandemic. Responding to the UK government's announcement that the use of AI will be piloted in the Crown Court, Law Society of England and Wales chief executive, Ian Jeffery, said: "We welcome the MoJ's acknowledgement of the importance of ensuring safe and ethical use of any new tools, including AI. "However, for the use of AI in the Crown Court to be effective, the pilot must be thoroughly evaluated. The outcomes of these evaluations, along with the impact of AI on the justice system, should be made public. "While new technology should enhance access to justice, it cannot replace vital funding and additional court staff. Robust safeguards are needed to protect us all and preserve the integrity of the justice system."

The 44-year-old - making her first appearance since the 2022 US Open - partnered Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko to a 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 victory over third-seeded duo Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe. Williams was given a standing ovation as she walked onto the grass court at the Andy Murray Arena, her debut at the Queen's Club, with the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion putting in an impressive display. Serena Williams adds Berlin Tennis Open to comeback scheduleDownload Sky Sports app for analysis, news and videoNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract The unseeded pair will now face either Leylah Fernandez and Laura Siegemund or Dutch duo Alexandra Panova and Demi Schuurs in the next round. Willams said ahead of featuring at Queen's she had "nothing to prove" in her competitive comeback, having previously said she was "evolving" away from tennis rather than outright retiring in 2022. The 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion will also compete in doubles at the Berlin Open in Germany next week, although has yet to confirm whether she will feature at Wimbledon from June 29. More to follow... Watch the ATP and WTA Tours, live on Sky Sports or stream with NOW and the Sky Sports app. Find out more here.

The project will involve a spacecraft docking demonstration in Earth's orbit in 2027. The Artemis III crew will not fly to the moon or land on the surface. Instead, they will practice docking their Orion capsule with two lunar landers. The two-week mission will test landers from Elon Musk's SpaceX and ​Jeff Bezos' Blue ⁠Origin for ⁠the first time in space. The test of key systems will take place before a planned moon landing in 2028. Who are the four-man crew? At an unveiling ceremony in Houston, Texas, the NASA astronauts in the Artemis III crew were named as commander Randy Bresnik, and mission specialists Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio. The pilot will be European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmitano from Italy. Bresnick, a former space station commander, marine corps colonel and test pilot with more than 7,000 flight hours, said: "We are certainly humbled as a crew to be able to be your crew that executes this Artemis III mission in space." Douglas, a test engineer and coastguard reserve commander who will be making his first space flight, added: "My brain - it is going a mile a minute right now. But my heart, it is so warm. It is so full." Rubio is an army Black Hawk helicopter pilot and a GP doctor, while Parmitano is the first Italian space station commander, an Italian air force colonel and test pilot. Parmitano said: "[My] launchpad is my country, Italy... The European Space Agency is like a launch tower... the rocket, figuratively and literally, is NASA." Rubio said: "What an incredible blessing and an honour it is to be standing here representing all of you." Musk and Bezos involvement SpaceX and Blue Origin are racing to deliver the lunar landers. Blue Origin suffered a setback when its massive rocket exploded last month during an engine-firing test on the launch pad in Florida. NASA's Jeremy Parsons said the setback was a learning opportunity and that the space agency was confident Blue Origin's rocket would be ready in time. Moon base goal In May, NASA awarded hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four companies, including Blue Origin, to build landers, rovers and drones for a future moon base. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said the goal of the moon base is to lay the foundation for a Mars expedition. He added: "To the Artemis III crew, we wish you Godspeed on the journey ahead." Read more from Sky News:UK could see second heatwaveWild black bear captured in Japan Norm Knight, NASA flight operations director, told the Houston ceremony: "I am excited to welcome you as the next crew in the Artemis journey to successfully return to the moon, this time to stay. "This mission will be one of the most complex that NASA has undertaken and we are counting on your courage and your dedication in fulfilling this critical role." He went on: "It also underscores the importance of both international and commercial collaboration. This crew is comprised of astronauts from NASA and ESA and they will train together to develop their expertise in multiple spacecraft from our commercial partners." The planned new mission comes after a crewed Artemis II flight ​around the moon and back ⁠earlier this year. And it will be another key test for NASA ahead of Artemis IV, planned for 2028, which will be the US space agency's first moon landing since 1972.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. "Veteran news anchor Jon Snow has shared that he's living with dementia, speaking publicly for the first time to raise awareness of a condition affecting around one million people across the UK," the Alzheimer's Society said. The charity said the 78-year-old has decided to speak out in a new documentary which will air on Channel 4 later this month. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised Mr Snow as a "true giant in journalism" and said his decision to go public with his diagnosis is "helping others feel less alone and raising awareness of a condition that affects so many families". Michelle Dyson, CEO of Alzheimer's Society, said: "Jon's decision to talk publicly about his dementia diagnosis is a real act of courage and his story will resonate with so many. "His support for Alzheimer's Society will help spark a national conversation about dementia that we so desperately need. "Despite being the UK's biggest killer, dementia is still not treated with the same urgency as other major health conditions like cancer. "Alongside his wife Precious, Jon is shining a light on the need for faster, fairer access to diagnosis. "I would encourage anyone needing help or information to call our Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 or visit alzheimers.org.uk." Read more from Sky News:Anthony Head dies aged 72Two men found guilty of stabbing TV presenter Mr Snow, who gave an exclusive interview to the Daily Mail, revealed he has had the disease since 2023 and that before his diagnosis he was reluctant to see a doctor and had insisted there was nothing wrong. The journalist also revealed he was part of a clinical trial for the condition and has previously spoken about how his mother, Joan, struggled with Alzheimer's in the years leading up to her death. Alzheimer's is the ongoing decline of brain functioning and can affect memory, thinking skills and other mental abilities, according to the NHS. Louisa Compton, head of news, current affairs, specialist factual and sport at Channel 4, said: "It is a profound privilege that we are able to document his last big investigation, in a sensitively made film that frames Jon's current affairs nous alongside a new life lived with Alzheimer's. "We hope this film will go a long way to raise awareness of how to live whilst facing a life-changing diagnosis."

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In January, ECB chief executive Richard Gould said England players would be subjected to a midnight curfew, among other restrictions, following incidents in New Zealand and during the Ashes last winter. An ECB statement read: "The ECB is currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first Men's Test against New Zealand. Reset or repeat? Have England really changed since Ashes?England player ratings: Returning Ollie Robinson stands outGot Sky? Watch England vs NZ live on the Sky Sports appNot got Sky? Get instant access with NOW - no contract "Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place. "We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second Test will be made in due course. "The Cricket Regulator has been informed and we will provide a further update when possible." According to The Telegraph, Saracens rugby players were also present. "We are aware of an incident involving an academy player connected to Saracens on Sunday evening," Saracens told Sky Sports News. "The club is currently establishing the full facts and is in contact with the relevant authorities and individuals involved. Once this process is complete, the matter will be reviewed and addressed appropriately. "We will make no further comment at this time." England wrapped up a 115-run win over the Black Caps at Lord's on Sunday in their first Test since their Ashes humiliation. England captain Stokes steered his side to victory, despite expressing frustration over the standard of the Lord's pitch, while Atkinson did much of the damage with second-innings figures of 5-30. 'It is a surprise that Stokes is involved' Geraint Hughes, Sky Sports News correspondent: There will be disappointment because there's a huge amount of scrutiny on the England men's cricket team and the women's team as well because they represent so much to so many as well. A happy medium has to be struck, but there will be disappointment because there have been breeches of acceptable behaviour before and in recent times. Ben Stokes has led England on and off the field, ever since he became captain and before. He actually became captain in April 2022 so it's well over four years. He has been the captain under head coach Brendon McCullum quite a long time as well. He also vowed to turn his life around after he was acquitted in the crown court system in 2018 of affray after a fight near a Bristol nightclub. He was a major, integral part of England winning the World Cup at Lord's in 2019. Who can forget that final against New Zealand? He then became Test captain when Joe Root left that role and for well over four years now he's been in charge and he's set exacting standards on the pitch, but also off the pitch as well. He's been very open about his mental health but also his expected high standards, so 'yes' it is a surprise that Ben Stokes is involved in this breach of team protocols. Is there a drinking culture in the England men's cricket team? In March, ECB managing director Rob Key insisted the England men's team "does not have a drinking problem" following an incident involving Harry Brook in New Zealand and a mid-Ashes trip to Noosa. Brook admitted he was fortunate to keep his England ODI captaincy position after describing his altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international against New Zealand last winter as a "terrible mistake". The 26-year-old was issued with a final warning and fined approximately £30,000. He is the current vice captain of the Test side and would be in line to replace Stokes as captain should he miss any upcoming matches. "I don't think they have a drinking problem," Key said. I don't think it's fair to put everyone into that bracket. I think the majority of those players are unbelievably diligent and will do whatever they can to try and maximise their potential and play as well as they can for England. "Like a lot of teams, there's two or three players that can be irresponsible with alcohol given that opportunity. What we're trying to do is try and find that happy medium. "It's not about drinking so they can get away from the game. Cricket is different to a lot of other sports, especially international cricket when you are away for the entire year, almost. Even if you're playing at home, you're away." Key continued: "The stress, the scrutiny on these multi-format players is tough. So, can we be better? Do we need to keep evolving? I think the game does, to be honest, and that's not a problem I'm going to be able to solve on my own. We need to be able to create opportunities and situations where these players can make the right decisions. "We can take away the temptation, but as I said, it's finding that sweet spot in the middle. Because you go too hard on them, like your kids, then they rebel one way. For the most part, this team, we try to trust them as much as we can and they've made good decisions. "The Harry Brook-Wellington incident clearly hit us hard and no more so than Harry in particular. He's not the first person, he probably won't be the last either to do that, but I'm hoping that will be the making of him. Going back to that decision, a lot of the stuff that I've read and seen, we've spoken about, we debated all of those things. "We believe that Harry Brook made a horrendous mistake, but he came to us - and Harry up to that point had a pretty clean slate. Before any of this Wellington business came about, Harry Brook had committed to English cricket. He had said 'no I don't want to go to the IPL, I'll get banned for three years because I want to do what's best for England cricket and my England cricket career', and I believe that deserves some credit and that's why we made the decision we did." The second Test against New Zealand is not until June 17 at the Oval, live on Sky Sports. England vs New Zealand - results and schedule All times UK and Ireland, all games live on Sky Sports First Test (Lord's) - England won by 115 runsSecond Test (The Kia Oval) - June 17-21 (11am)Third Test (Trent Bridge) - June 25-29 (11am)