03/11/2017

Twelve Cars Damaged In Attack

The tyres of 12 vehicles have been slashed in the Short Strand area of Belfast, police have confirmed.

It is understood the attacks happened in the east of the city overnight and were carried out in Perry Court, Madrid Street, Clandeboye Drive and Clandeboye Gardens.

At least one tyre on each vehicle was damaged.

In a statement, Sgt Anne McCourt said: "At this time there is no suggestion that the incidents are hate crimes."

She added that officers were working to establish a motive. They have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

(JP/LM)

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