15/08/2006
Racist motive for Newtownabbey attacks
Police in County Antrim are treating attacks on two houses at the weekend, as racist.
Petrol and paint bombs were thrown at the houses on the Tobarglen Crescent area of Newtownabbey at around 10pm on Sunday night.
The exterior of the properties, and a car which was parked outside were damaged during the attack, however no one was injured.
A spokesperson for he PSNI said: "These types of attack will not be tolerated and remain a rare occurrence.
"Anyone found breaking the law will be dealt with robustly. Officers within Newtownabbey DCU are fully committed to ensuring that Newtownabbey remains a safe place to live in and to work, regardless of community background or nationality."
Detectives in Newtownabbey have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
Petrol and paint bombs were thrown at the houses on the Tobarglen Crescent area of Newtownabbey at around 10pm on Sunday night.
The exterior of the properties, and a car which was parked outside were damaged during the attack, however no one was injured.
A spokesperson for he PSNI said: "These types of attack will not be tolerated and remain a rare occurrence.
"Anyone found breaking the law will be dealt with robustly. Officers within Newtownabbey DCU are fully committed to ensuring that Newtownabbey remains a safe place to live in and to work, regardless of community background or nationality."
Detectives in Newtownabbey have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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