03/07/2014
Police Investigate 'Foreign National' Graffiti
Police have begun investigating graffiti that has appeared in the Country Tyrone village of Moygashei warning landlords not to lease property to "foreign nationals".
The vandalism occurred at some stage between 23:00 on Friday and 05:00 on Saturday morning. Police say they received a number of complaints following the appearance of the graffiti.
Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh South Tyrone Michelle Gildernew said: "The painting of this racist message is extremely sinister. This is not graffiti. Those behind it have taken the time and effort to stencil this message threatening landlords who would rent property to foreign nationals.
"This comes only a day after KKK flags were removed in Belfast. This message threatens landlords and essentially instils fears into anyone from an ethnic background living in or near the town.
"I have reported this directly to the PSNI as a hate crime and I am expecting them to take action. I am working to ensure that this hate message is removed as a matter of urgency. What we need now is political leadership stating clearly that this is wrong. Politicians from all parties should be unequivocal that racism has no place in Tyrone or anywhere else."
(IT/MH)
The vandalism occurred at some stage between 23:00 on Friday and 05:00 on Saturday morning. Police say they received a number of complaints following the appearance of the graffiti.
Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh South Tyrone Michelle Gildernew said: "The painting of this racist message is extremely sinister. This is not graffiti. Those behind it have taken the time and effort to stencil this message threatening landlords who would rent property to foreign nationals.
"This comes only a day after KKK flags were removed in Belfast. This message threatens landlords and essentially instils fears into anyone from an ethnic background living in or near the town.
"I have reported this directly to the PSNI as a hate crime and I am expecting them to take action. I am working to ensure that this hate message is removed as a matter of urgency. What we need now is political leadership stating clearly that this is wrong. Politicians from all parties should be unequivocal that racism has no place in Tyrone or anywhere else."
(IT/MH)
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