Peacocke condemns Rathgael Attack
“I am very appalled at the latest senseless and vicious attack that took place last night.
I must wholeheartedly commend the swift action of the police in North Down for their subsequent arrests in relation to the incident.
“The general public need not be alarmed, as this type of attack is still a relatively rare occurrence. However, I would stress that everyone needs to be aware of possible dangers and act accordingly, by securing their properties and being observant of any suspicious activity.
“Once again I call for stronger sentences to be given out for such dreadful and frightening crimes. Prison sentences need to fit the crime, thus justice is given to the victim.”