30/09/2025
Bushmills Takeaway Targeted in Second Racially Motivated Attack
Police have appealed for information following a report of criminal damage at a fast food restaurant on Main Street, Bushmills, in the early hours of Monday, 29 September 2025.
Chief Inspector Adams confirmed police received a report at around 4.30am that the front window and door of the premises had been smashed. There was also "extensive damage caused inside", including paint splashed across the interior of the restaurant.
It is not believed that anything was stolen during the incident, and no one was inside the premises at the time.
Chief Inspector Adams stated: "This is the second attack on these premises in recent months and we are treating it as a racially motived hate crime, with enquiries ongoing."
Police are asking anyone with information to contact detectives via 101, quoting reference number 113 of 29/09/25. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Chief Inspector Adams confirmed police received a report at around 4.30am that the front window and door of the premises had been smashed. There was also "extensive damage caused inside", including paint splashed across the interior of the restaurant.
Chief Inspector Adams stated: "This is the second attack on these premises in recent months and we are treating it as a racially motived hate crime, with enquiries ongoing."
Police are asking anyone with information to contact detectives via 101, quoting reference number 113 of 29/09/25. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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