Blogger’s Note: There is a UK government department which is tasked with stage-managing these events – in that the victim and their family – must co-ordinate a message in response to the violence they suffer which absolves (or plays-down) the “criminal” or “terroristic” intent of the crime at hand. This means effectively defusing the situation and preventing calls for retribution and justice from the victims themselves – aimed at the perpetuators. If you read enough witness and victim statements, at least those permitted to be published in the mainstream press, a discernible pattern emerges. The perpetuator becomes a “misunderstood” individual who just happens to have committed a hideous crime by “mistake” – and all victims are seen to behave in a manner very similar to that of a Medieval “Saint” who exhibits infinite tolerance toward unjust situations and wishes everyone (including his enemies) “well”. I think you are getting the message. Take this article as an example. The criminal past of the victim – Stephen Ogilvie – is revealed to the general public even though he was a victim (many decades ago). Why make this known now? Quite often, when court cases are underway – a client’s past is not under discussion or even considered relevant in many cases. If the jury possessed such knowledge about unrelated events – their judgement might be “swayed” and their opinion skewed, and so on. Not so for Mr Stephen Ogilvie it would seem. Despite the comic opera feel to his past (which is delivered below in an almost slapstick-like fashion) something that happened a long time is brought sharply into focus for the contemporary reader – and placed “side by side” (in parallel) with recent happenings. Why? Bear in-mind that Mr Stephen Ogilvie was nearly “beheaded” on a Northern Irish street – and that the entire event was “filmed” (with the footage spreading like wild-fire across the net). His neck was continuously stabbed and cut – whilst his torso was sat upon – rather like riding a horse. What do we know about the perpetuator? Well, very little in fact. The UK government has released just about as much data that they think the public might be able to find under their own steam – and nothing more. The government does not want to be accused of withholding data that might have criminal implications. The Up-shot of this fire-fighting approach (the immigration process must be protected at all costs) is that the existence of Mr Hadi Alodid appears to begin with him assuming the status of an “asylum-seeker” and leaving his native Sudan. He flew from France to the Republic of Ireland – and then crossed into Northern Ireland from there (I assume illegally) – where he was given permission to remain for five-years. This is ironic as the Irish border is heavily patrolled. Here is the asymmetric issue – whereas we know a considerable amount about the past of the victim – Mr Stephen Ogilvie (who nearly had his head cut-off) – we know virtually nothing about the past of Mr Hadi Alodid or his life in Sudan – the man who took a stout kitchen knife and attempted to commit a murder typical of those found within Islamic-extremism. Instead, we are told, there is “nothing terroristic” about the actions of Mr Hadi Alodid – so there you have it. His religious affiliation is ignored. We can all give-up worrying and go home pondering why it is that Mr Stephen Ogilvie is “so unlucky” in life. I am reminded of the film the “Wizard of Oz” – where the false Wizard instructs his audience to “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain” – because if you do, then you will understand exactly what is going on! ACW (11.6.2026)
Belfast stabbing victim drugged and torched by gang leader at Livingston flat in horrific attack
Stephen Ogilvie was attacked by David McLeave at the property in West Lothian in 2001.
Ruth Suter Chief Live News Reporter – 10 Jun 2026
The victim of an alleged attempted beheading in Belfast was drugged and torched by an Ulster gang leader at a flat in Livingston.
Stephen Ogilvie, who has links to Scotland, was attacked by David McLeave at the property in West Lothian in 2001. Mr Ogilvie, 44, moved from Belfast to Scotland to live with McLeave but was attacked by the drug dealer as he watched the TV.
McLeave, who was 21 at the time, gave Mr Ogilvie the date rape drug GBH then stripped him, poured aftershave over him and torched him. Vulnerable Mr Ogilivie, who is understood to have learning difficulties, later woke up to find his body on fire.
The sickening ordeal was captured on video by his torturers. He then fled back to Belfast.
McLeave was jailed for 14 years at the High Court in Edinburgh in April 2003. His gangland accomplices Paul Campbell, then aged 20, Thomas Irvine, 21, Edward Lindsay, 23, and 21-year-old Lee Kingham were jailed for drug charges.
On his return to Belfast, Mr Ogilvie told the court how he feared he for his life after he was bundled into a car by McLeave’s associates Barry and Paul Campbell.
Campbell’s brother Barry, 21, was also jailed for six years for his involvement in abducting terrified Mr Ogilvie and possessing a rifle without a licence.
At the time, Mr Ogilvie told the court: “I am terrified and my nerves are shattered.”
Mr Ogilvie is currently in hospital with serious injuries following a horrific knife attack on Belfast’s Kinnaird Avenue on Monday night. He remains in a serious condition in hospital and is being treated for severe injuries, including the loss of one of his eyes.
Hadi Alodid, 30, has since appeared at Belfast Magistrates’ Court charged with attempted murder. Alodid, a Sudanese national, was also charged over threats to kill an NHS radiographer and possession of a knife.
He refused legal representation and made no reply to charges which were put to him through an Arabic interpreter. Alodid, with an address at Duncairn Avenue in Belfast, was remanded in custody.
It is understood Mr Ogilvie knew his attacker and was trying to help him as he settled into a flat block they shared together in the city in Northern Ireland.
On Tuesday, police disclosed further details regarding Alodid’s immigration status and his journey to the UK. He crossed into Northern Ireland via the Irish border in February 2023, having flown into Dublin from Paris.
Upon arrival, the suspect lodged an asylum claim and was subsequently granted leave to remain in the UK until 2028 in September 2023. Investigators have confirmed there is no evidence to suggest Monday’s stabbing incident had links to terrorism.
In a statement released via Independent Councillor Stafford Ward, Mr Ogilvie’s family said: “We are completely devastated by the horrific attack on our loved one on Kinnaird Avenue. This has been a massive shock to our whole family, and right now, our only priority is being at his bedside and helping him recover.”
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 