Northern Ireland

Lurgan attack racially motivated

Lurgan attack is being treated as a hate crime.
Lurgan attack is being treated as a hate crime. Lurgan attack is being treated as a hate crime.

POLICE have said an attack on a house in Lurgan was a "racially aggravated" incident.

The attack happened in Spelga Park shortly before 8pm on Saturday, when police received reports that a large gang of youths had gathered around a home occupied by a foreign national.

A stone was thrown at a living room window, which was shattered.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police have conducted house to house enquiries in the area and are seeking any further information regarding the incident and those responsible.

"If you believe you can help our enquiries, please contact 101 quoting incident number 1590 of 21st November."