Police treating Antrim arson attack as hate crime

Police are treating an arson attack on a family car in the Meadow Drive area of Antrim as a hate crime.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Nov 2015, 12:36 BST
Subi Bhilip, a Cardiac nurse from Antrim, pictured at her home which was targeted in an overnight arson attack. Picture: Stephen Hamilton/PresseyeSubi Bhilip, a Cardiac nurse from Antrim, pictured at her home which was targeted in an overnight arson attack. Picture: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye
Subi Bhilip, a Cardiac nurse from Antrim, pictured at her home which was targeted in an overnight arson attack. Picture: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye

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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“We believe that the attack was motivated by racial hatred.

The family car which was totally destroyed in an overnight arson attack in Antrim. Picture: Stephen Hamilton/ PresseyeThe family car which was totally destroyed in an overnight arson attack in Antrim. Picture: Stephen Hamilton/ Presseye
The family car which was totally destroyed in an overnight arson attack in Antrim. Picture: Stephen Hamilton/ Presseye

“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.”

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