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09/11/2004
MP hits out at racist attacks
North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds has condemned a series of racist attacks on residents in the Skegoneill area of the city overnight.
Graffiti was discovered on homes and cars at Queen Victoria Gardens in Skegoneill and Fortwilliam Parade at about 1.45am on Tuesday.
The graffiti told members of both communities to get out of the area, while Swastika signs were also sprayed.
A car belonging to a man from the area was also targeted by mistake.
Mr Dodds said: "There can be no excuse for this type of behaviour. The people behind this kind of activity need to realise that they will achieve absolutely nothing except the contempt of decent law-abiding people."
SDLP assembly member Alban Maginness, who lives near the area, described the incidents as "disturbing and deplorable”.
"The families who were subjected to this appalling racial abuse have lived peacefully in the area for some time. It is horrifying to think that their peace of mind has been disturbed in this way,” he said.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Graffiti was discovered on homes and cars at Queen Victoria Gardens in Skegoneill and Fortwilliam Parade at about 1.45am on Tuesday.
The graffiti told members of both communities to get out of the area, while Swastika signs were also sprayed.
A car belonging to a man from the area was also targeted by mistake.
Mr Dodds said: "There can be no excuse for this type of behaviour. The people behind this kind of activity need to realise that they will achieve absolutely nothing except the contempt of decent law-abiding people."
SDLP assembly member Alban Maginness, who lives near the area, described the incidents as "disturbing and deplorable”.
"The families who were subjected to this appalling racial abuse have lived peacefully in the area for some time. It is horrifying to think that their peace of mind has been disturbed in this way,” he said.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/GMCG)
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