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Police received a report of criminal damage to a property and an arson attack on a vehicle in the Newpark area of Magheramorne on Monday, March 4.

Windows and a front door were smashed at the address and a car parked outside the property was set alight. The incident occurred shortly after 10pm.

Commenting on the incident, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Ash said: “Our enquiries are ongoing but at present we are treating this matter as a racially-motivated hate crime. We believe up to three individuals may have been involved.

“There is no place in our society for this type of behaviour and I would appeal to anyone with any information to contact police in Larne on 101, quoting reference number 1936 04/03/24.” Alternatively, visit https://www.psni.police.uk/report to make a report through the PSNI website.

Anyone with information can also make a report 100 percent anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Magheramorne criminal damage and arson attack being treated as 'racially-motivated hate crime'