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28/04/2004
Politicians express concern at sectarian leaflets
Local politicians have expressed concern following the circulation of sectarian leaflets in south Belfast.
The leaflets carry anti-catholic sentiments and have been delivered to homes in the predominantly loyalist Village area. They call for Catholics to be put out of the area.
Ulster Unionist councillor and former Lord Mayor of Belfast, Bob Stoker said he had not seen the leaflet.
"I was in Sandy Row on Saturday night and I was there again yesterday and no-one is able to show me a copy of this leaflet. I would like to see it first of all," he added.
SDLP councillor Pat McCarthy said he and Mr Stoker had met local people and police last year in an effort to deal with such threats as well as sectarian slogans on walls.
"After our meeting with the residents last year, it was agreed that the sectarian slogans in the area be painted out. When workmen came to paint it out, they were attacked and had their van burnt.
"I don't think individuals were responsible for that - I believe there was some degree of paramilitary involvement," he said.
Police have confirmed that they would be investigating the origin of the leaflets.
(MB)
The leaflets carry anti-catholic sentiments and have been delivered to homes in the predominantly loyalist Village area. They call for Catholics to be put out of the area.
Ulster Unionist councillor and former Lord Mayor of Belfast, Bob Stoker said he had not seen the leaflet.
"I was in Sandy Row on Saturday night and I was there again yesterday and no-one is able to show me a copy of this leaflet. I would like to see it first of all," he added.
SDLP councillor Pat McCarthy said he and Mr Stoker had met local people and police last year in an effort to deal with such threats as well as sectarian slogans on walls.
"After our meeting with the residents last year, it was agreed that the sectarian slogans in the area be painted out. When workmen came to paint it out, they were attacked and had their van burnt.
"I don't think individuals were responsible for that - I believe there was some degree of paramilitary involvement," he said.
Police have confirmed that they would be investigating the origin of the leaflets.
(MB)
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