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  "textContent": "Stephen Ogilvie has woken up from an induced coma in hospital (Picture: Gofundme)\n\nThe parents of the Belfast knife victim have said he may be left blinded by the attack that triggered fiery riots across the city.\n\nStephen Ogilvie has woken from his induced coma in hospital after being stabbed in the face and eyes, his family said on Wednesday.\n\nHis parents said on a GoFundMe: ‘On behalf of our family, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who has donated, shared this fundraiser, and kept Stephen in their thoughts and prayers.\n\n‘We are relieved to share that Stephen is now out of his induced coma and continuing his recovery, although he still faces significant challenges ahead.\n\n‘The funds raised will help provide Stephen with the equipment, support, and everyday items he may need as he adjusts to life following this attack.’\n\nThey added: ‘With the loss of sight in his left eye and the possibility of losing sight in his right eye, your generosity will make a real difference to his future quality of life.\n\n‘We have been truly humbled by the kindness of so many people, many of whom have never met our family. Thank you all for your incredible support, and please continue to share the fundraiser with your friends and family if you can.’\n\nOgilvie, 44, lost an eye among other ‘significant injuries’ after he was allegedly attacked by 30-year-old Hadi Alodid on Monday.\n\nThe incident has sparked a wave of violent protests across Belfast, which have seen buses set on fire, homes deliberately targeted by thugs, and schools and businesses closed.\n\nProtesters set checkpoints on fire as ethnic minority homes and businesses were targeted (Picture: AFP )\n\nThe ‘Hero of Belfast’ Maitui Mag Tighearnan, who stepped in with his son’s hurling bat to put an end to the attack, was true to his word and donated £10,000 to the victim.\n\nAlodid has been remanded in custody after he appeared in court charged with attempted murder, possession of an article with a blade in a public place, and threats to kill.\n\n**This is a breaking news story… More to follow…**\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Belfast victim Stephen Ogilvie has woken up from induced coma but faces challenges ahead, family say"
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