Belfast attack: Meet the hero who fought off suspected knifeman

It was by "pure chance" that Maitiu Mág Tighearnán chose to take a shortcut on his way to get petrol on Monday night. But by doing so, he helped save the life of a total stranger. Maitiu bravely used a hurling stick to help fight off a man, allegedly attacking Stephen Ogilvie, who suffered serious injuries to his eyes, neck, and back in a suspected knife attack in Belfast. He has since been called a hero and has received an outpouring of support from strangers. Comments are turned off due to live ongoing police investigation. Broadcast on 11/06/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am until 9 every weekday! ITVX: http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Website: http://bit.ly/1GsZuha YouTube: http://bit.ly/1Ecy0g1 Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1HEDRMb Twitter: http://bit.ly/1xdLqU3 http://www.itv.com #GMB