The victim, named in court as Steven Ogilvy, who is in his 40s, remains in hospital.

The court heard he has lost his left eye and has damage to his right eye, along with injuries to his neck and back.

Alodid communicated with the court through an Arabic interpreter. When he was read the charges he made no response. A PSNI detective confirmed to the court she could connect him to the charges.

The court heard that Alodid was offered legal representation but refused it.

When asked if he intended to seek bail an officer at Musgrave told the court the defendant nodded his head in the affirmative.

Judge Steven Keown refused bail and Alodid was remanded into custody to appear again in 4 weeks on 8 July.

Judge Keown commended the members of the public who went to the aid of Stephen Ogilvy and the first responders who attended that night.

He also said the court was aware of the public disorder and of the possibility of further protests today. He condemned threats against emergency services and said those involved in this type of behaviour can "expect to go to prison".

A 30-year-old Sudanese man has appeared in court in Belfast charged with attempted murder.

Hadi Alodid, with an address in Duncairn Avenue in north Belfast, appeared via video link from Musgrave Serious Crime Suite.

He is also charged with possession of a knife in a public place and threats to kill an NHS worker.

The charges came following a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night.

A man in his 40s remains in hospital with serious injuries to his eyes, neck and back after the attack in Kinnaird Avenue.

The court heard the victim lost his left eye in the incident.

Alodid was remanded into custody.

(Source: BBC)