08/11/2017

Two Homes Attacked In South Belfast

Police are treating two attacks on homes is south Belfast as racially motivated hate crimes.

Youths kicked the front door of a house in the Kilburn Street area at around 9.40pm on Monday, 06 November.

Bricks were also thrown at two windows of a property in the Donegall Avenue area at around 10.45pm.

The PSNI have not yet established a link between the incidents.

Inspector Jamie Hughes said: "I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incidents or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact officers at Lisburn Road station on 101 quoting reference 1526 or 1590 06/11/17. Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"Hate crime, in all its forms, is totally unacceptable. It is the responsibility of each and every one of us to ensure that we live in a society where diversity is respected."

(CD)


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