A ‘racist attack’ in south Belfast has been condemned by SDLP Botanic councillor Gary McKeown.
Bricks were thrown at a home and windows were smashed on Wednesday night.
The incident happened at around 9.55pm in the Lindsay Way area of Donegall Pass.
Police have confirmed they are treating the incident as a racially motivated hate crime.
“I’m disgusted that, once again, we are hearing news of a racist attack.
“After a few days of relative calm in our city it’s deeply disappointing to see another racist attack on a home in south Belfast. Last week our city sent a message, loud and clear, rejecting racism and hate, with thousands taking to the street to show their solidarity with those impacted by the recent disorder and racist attacks,” Mr McKeown said.
He said many immigrants to Northern Ireland are now living in fear.
“Far too many members of our community are terrified after what has happened recently, and the ongoing pattern of intimidation that has been going on for years. I have spoken to people who are living in fear for their lives and are afraid to leave the house, but incidents like this mean that they aren’t even safe in their own homes.
“Everyone has the right to feel safe and secure. Those behind this attack have no support. We need to see clear and unequivocal condemnation of this attack and others like it, with no qualification or excuses,” he said.
Mr McKeown urged anyone with information surrounding the incident to speak to the PSNI.
“Anyone with any information about this incident should contact the police. We need to send a clear message that anyone engaging in these type of hate attacks will pay the price and face justice. Belfast has spoken and these attacks need to cease so that people can get on with their lives without fear of attack.”
A police spokesperson said, “Luckily, the resident who was inside at the time wasn’t injured but has been left shaken by their ordeal.
“This type of act is unacceptable and we are treating this as a racially motivated hate crime.”
The police are appealing for anyone with information surrounding the incident to come forward.