A south Belfast resident has been left shaken by a racist attack at their home.
Bricks were thrown at the property and windows 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.
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll has condemned the attack.
The front windows of a house in Lindsay Way were smashed in the attack on Wednesday night (Pacemaker)
“This abhorrent and racist attack will be condemned by the vast majority.
“However, it is another stark reminder the threat that far-right thugs pose to migrants and religious and ethnic minorities.
“The weekend witnessed mass anti-racism mobilisations that managed to beat back those engaged in racist agitation, intimidation, and violence. These were important but partial victories that we must built upon.
“We must be constantly vigilant for racism in our communities and absolutely relentless in challenging it. The job of broadening and deepening the roots of a strong anti-racism movement must continue if we are to see an end to attacks like last night’s.”
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey said Belfast won’t stand for racism.
“In huge numbers last week, Belfast turned out to reject racism and hate, and to demonstrate that we are for inclusivity and diversity.
“Hatred and discrimination will not win. The small minority involved in these attacks do not speak for our city and its people.
“Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack or that has CCTV in the area to report this to the PSNI.”
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SDLP councillor Gary McKeown also condemned the attack, saying, “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 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,” he added.
Abdullah Almasry pictured at hishome in Belfast which was attacked on Wednesday night. Image: Presseye
“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.
He added: 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 PSNI are appealing for anyone with information surrounding the incident to come forward.
News Catch Up: Wednesday 14 August