Sheehan condemns racist attack in west Belfast

Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has described a racist attack in the Divis Street area of west Belfast as ‘disgraceful and disgusting’.

Police have said they are treating it as a racially motivated hate crime which involved physical and verbal abuse.

Condemning the attack, the West Belfast MLA said, “this is absolutely disgraceful and disgusting behaviour, and has no place in today’s society.”

“The people of our community welcome and champion diversity in all of its forms, and the huge positives it brings.

“The vast majority of people here stand against racism and the vile attitudes associated with it. We must redouble our efforts to stamp out these warped behaviours from our streets.

“Anyone with information on this attack should bring it forward to the PSNI.”