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Connaught Street Belfast house targeted in race hate attack

A window was smashed and paint was thrown at a house in Belfast in a race hate attack.

The home on Connaught Street was targeted on Tuesday night and police are treating it as a racially motivated hate crime.

Sergeant Boucher said: “Shortly after 11:10pm, it was reported that a window was smashed at a house in the area. It was also reported that paint was thrown over the front door of the property.

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“Enquiries are continuing and at this stage, we are treating this incident as a racially motivated hate crime.

“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1617 23/4/19. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

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