Detectives are appealing for information following reports of “hate crime” incidents involving two vehicles in the Newtownabbey area on Monday, April 8.

Detective Sergeant McDowell said: "We received a report that at around 1.30pm, a black BMW 4x4 had been forced from the road by a dark coloured Range Rover at O’Neill Road and the occupants of the BMW then threatened with a suspected firearm.

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"The BMW managed to leave the scene but at around 1.45pm, was again forced from the road by the same Range Rover, at Carnmoney Road, where the occupants of both vehicles where then involved in an altercation. Thankfully, however, we have received no reports of any injuries.

"We’re treating these incidents as hate crimes, and an investigation has been launched. I’d ask anyone who witnessed either incident, or who captured dash-cam footage which could be of assistance to our investigation, to contact detectives on 101, quoting 915 08/04/24.“A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”