South Belfast attack treated as racially motivated hate crime
Windows were smashed after stones were thrown on Friday morning
Police say an attack on a property in south Belfast is being treated as a racially-motivated hate crime.
Windows were smashed with stones at the house in City Way on Friday morning.
Inspector Carey said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of this incident, which we are treating as a racially motivated hate crime, and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at the time, to get in touch.
“There is no place for this kind of behaviour in our society. It is the responsibility of each and every one of us to ensure that we live in a society where diversity is respected and people feel safe.
“Hate crime continues to be a priority for your local policing team, and we would encourage anyone with any concerns to contact us via 101, or report online at https://www.psni.police.uk/report, or via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”
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