Parties 'jointly condemn' Cantrell Close threats
A collection of Stormont parties have issued a joint condemnation of threats made against residents living in the Cantrell Close area of Belfast.
Last updated 2nd Oct 2017
Four families have been forced to leave their homes after the threats were issued against them.
Alliance, the Green Party, the DUP, Sinn Féin, the SDLP and the UUP all condemned those behind the threats.
“We as political leaders condemn all forms of sectarianism, intolerance and threats of violence," the statement read.
"Four families have been forced to leave their homes in South Belfast. This is wrong. Any threat to these families should be lifted immediately.
"There is also an onus on the PSNI and the statutory agencies to provide immediate and appropriate support to the affected families, including re-housing those affected if they feel unable to remain in their homes.
"This situation runs absolutely contrary to the ethos under which the Cantrell Close development was created.
"Everyone has the right to live in a society without fear of intimidation and free from sectarianism.
"Those behind this threat offer nothing but hatred and division and should be condemned by all political, community and statutory leaders."