Police investigate racist motive for attacks

Police in County Fermanagh are investigating a possible racial motive for attacks on two houses on Monday night.

In the first incident, a petrol bomb was thrown through a front window of the house in the Stewart Terrace area of Enniskillen shortly before midnight.

The device burned itself out and no one was injured.

A short time later, three masked men smashed windows in the front and rear of a house in Rossorry Terrace in the town.

They are believed to have made their escape in a black Vauxhall Nova car which was seen driving off in the direction of the Shore Road.

One man was described as being around 5' 8" of stocky build, and was wearing a black balaclava, grey jacket, blue jeans, and white trainers.

A second man has been described as being around 5' 8" in height, of stocky build and wearing a light blue v-neck sweat shirt with a horizontal stripe, and had either a balaclava or scarf around his face.

It is understood that the residents of both houses were Polish nationals, and police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed either attack, or who may have any information in relation to the incidents, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)