21 February 2017
Arson attack on election worker’s car treated by PSNI as hate crime
‘Bangor Sinn Féin continue with their message of equality, integrity and respect’
BANGOR SINN FÉIN have been inundated with messages of support and solidarity after an arson attack by masked men that left the car of a Sinn Féin election agent in north Down totally burned out.
The PSNI has confirmed it is now treating the attack as a hate crime.
Bangor Sinn Féin and Assembly candidate Kieran Maxwell refuse to be intimidated. They tweeted from @bangorsinnfein:
“Bangor SF continue with their message of equality, integrity and respect.✌ As Bangor people, born and bred, we have a belief and a knowledge in our town and our past that's there to be shared by all.”
Sinn Féin’s leader in the North, Michelle O’Neill, said:
“This is an attack on the democratic process but it will not deter the local candidate or anyone else in Sinn Féin.
“There are clearly those who are intent on turning this into a brutal campaign and sectarianising the election.
“I am calling on all party leaders to condemn this attack on democracy and send a clear message to those responsible that this will not be tolerated.
“Despite this and other attacks, Sinn Féin will continue to stand for equality and respect and integrity in the institutions.”