Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Attacks on Romanians continue in Belfast

Over 110 Romanians have sought refuge in a church hall after being forced to flee their homes in Belfast because of racist attacks.

About 20 families - including a five-day-old baby girl - were helped by police to evacuate their homes in the Lisburn Road area of south Belfast and seek safety in the Protestant City Church Hall last night, reports the Irish Times.

Police and community leaders condemned racism in the area which culminated in an attack on a rally in support of the east European migrants on Monday night. Youths hurled bottles and made Nazi salutes at those taking part in the anti-racism rally.