Gavin Robinson: “This was medieval. This was a systematic mutilation of a human being on the streets of Belfast.”

The open, porous border with Ireland should be closed.

The attempted murder in Belfast last night was chilling. … It was medieval. The systematic mutilation and attempted slaughter of a citizen of Belfast on our streets. I praise the brave man who with a hurl in his hand intervened to save his…

My colleagues and I, whether it's party politically here in Hillsborough engagement with the government or in the executive, are committed to not only the institutions but delivering for the people we are proud to represent.

What occurred last night will have profound implications for community cohesion in this country.