Police treating Antrim arson attack as hate crime
The car was discovered ablaze at around 6.30am this morning.
Chief Inspector John Allen commented: “This is being treated as a hate crime and we are actively investigating the incident and providing support to the family.
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Hide Ad“We believe that the attack was motivated by racial hatred.
“Any attack on property is unacceptable, however I totally condemn the racial hate crime element of this attack, which makes it particularly repugnant
“I am encouraged by the support the family have received following the incident. I would further ask that anyone with any information on the matter contacts police on the non-emergency number 101. Or, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”