Yasser Oumeraci, a resident of St Gemmas Court in Belfast, is facing charges including attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offense, making threats to kill, criminal damage, and possession of an offensive weapon. The charges stem from an incident on the Ormeau Road in south Belfast on March 1st, where a 51-year-old man was stabbed. Oumeraci appeared in court and a psychiatric assessment was requested by his solicitor, which was granted. Initially detained under the Terrorism Act due to a possible religious ideological motivation, Oumeraci has been in Northern Ireland since 2023. Additional allegations involve threatening to kill a male patient, possession of a knife, and criminal damage to a vehicle in the St Gemma’s Court area between February 24 and 27. Despite not seeking bail, Oumeraci confirmed his understanding of the charges in court. Remanded in custody until April 16, a mental health assessment was directed by District Judge Steven Keown. Oumeraci declined consent for additional tests or medical reports to be shared with defense and prosecution representatives.
