Published Date:
24 June 2009
RACIST attacks on migrant families in Moygashel have been described as "cowardly and despicable" by police in Dungannon.
Three families in the village had bricks thrown through the windows of their homes and cars at the weekend.
The attacks took place between the early hours of Saturday morning and Sunday morning in Moygashel Park, Main Road and Grove Way.
Bricks, which had notes attached stating, 'Foreign nationals not welcome in Moygashel. One week to move out', were used in the attacks.
Pregnant woman
The victims are of Polish and Lithuanian origin. One of the victims has been living in the area for a year and told police that he has never been targeted before. Another family had only moved in seven days ago.
Police say that there were no reports of injury but one incident involved a pregnant woman and young child who were in the house at the time.
Witnesses at one incident on Sunday saw two youths around 16-years-old in black hoody and white/grey hoody in the area.
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Last Updated:
24 June 2009 11:36 AM
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Source:
Tyrone Times
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Location:
Dungannon