Revealed: Hero bystander who tackled Belfast knife attack suspect with a hurling stick after encountering horrifying incident in the street

Hero Matt McKiernan told today how he battered the Belfast knife attack suspect with his son’s hurling stick fearing for the victim’s safety.

Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail Mr McKiernan, 32, told how he and his friend, who only gave his name as Andre but who is trained in Brazilian jujitsu, jumped out of their car to rescue the bloodied victim on the floor.

A 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder. Police have previously described the alleged attacker as a Sudanese man who entered the UK in 2023 and was granted leave to remain.

Mr McKiernan and his friend had

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