Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey has slammed a racist attack on a home in south Belfast which left a young child and their mother injured. 

The South Belfast MLA:

“This is an absolutely appalling and disgusting act and I want to firstly express my thoughts with this family who have been left physically hurt and mentally frightened by this incident.

“Although some racist attacks have left the media headlines, behaviour such as this has continued and unfortunately many who have come to our island to make it their home are now living in real fear.

“Those involved in this sickening behaviour do not speak for the majority of south Belfast who are open, welcoming and champion diversity in all of its forms.

“I have requested a meeting with the PSNI following the recent spate of attacks and I will be asking police what they are doing to prevent this crime, including bringing those involved in the attacks to justice.

“The victims of this attack play an important role in our society through their work in the health service. In total contrast to this, the racist thugs involved have nothing to offer and only seek to drive fear and misery into local communities.

“As a city the majority of us stand against racism in all of its forms. All political and community leaders must make it clear that hate and division is unwelcome, unwanted and uncalled for.”