“This disgraceful incitement has no place in Lisburn”
Racist graffiti in Lisburn targeting the city’s muslim population has been condemned by a local councillor.
The graffiti, which has appeared on a wall in the Chapel Hill area has been described as a “disgraceful incitement” and has been reported to the police.
SDLP Lisburn North Councillor Pat Catney has condemned the racist graffiti and said that he is working with the local council to ensure that it is removed.
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Councillor Catney said: “This disgraceful incitement has no place in Lisburn. So many people from across all faiths and backgrounds are working hard to lift this city up and bring everyone together, and this goes completely against all of that work.
“Anyone inciting violence like this is to condemned. I have already contacted the PSNI in relation to the chilling appearance of this hateful message and I am working with council officials to get it removed.
“It is up to all of us to come together to reject division and bigotry in whatever form it takes.”
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