McGimpsey condemns attacks on South Belfast Resident
Commenting on a spate of attacks suffered by a resident in South Belfast who is originally from Nepal, Ulster Unionist South Belfast Assembly Member, Michael McGimpsey, has said:
“Racism is a blight on society that hinders our progress towards peace and prosperity. We ought to embrace the cultural differences of others and acknowledge the benefits and advantages that diversity can bring into our community.
“Whether through tougher penalties, such as hate crime legislation, or through education and public awareness raising of the issues involved, it is vitally important that we confront the thuggish, racist minority.
“Racism is an assault on our values and cannot be tolerated. Those who have targeted this lady and her family do not represent the majority views of the community and they do nothing but bring shame on society.
“I condemn these attacks utterly and would urge anyone with any information to come forward.”