The incident is believed to have occurred in the days before it was reported
Police are treating an attack on the Alliance Party’s headquarters as a “sectarian-motivated hate crime”.
Officers received a report on Wednesday morning that graffiti had been sprayed on an external shutter and fence at the building on Farmley Road in Glengormley.
It is believed that the incident may have occurred in the days prior to the incident being reported to the police.
Alliance Leader Naomi Long said: “Alliance will always stand firm in delivering for the people of Northern Ireland.
“Those responsible for this sinister attack on party Headquarters were deliberately trying to incite fear and intimidation. But we will remind them that these reckless acts will never deter Alliance.
“The abhorrent incidents that we’ve seen in recent months directed at politicians and political parties have been utterly unacceptable and are a direct consequence of the harmful rhetoric being spread by individuals both in the chamber and on social media.
“This serves as yet another reminder that everyone in public life must play their part in reducing the temperature of the current toxic rhetoric and demonisation. It has a real-life impact and isn’t conducive to stability or people’s safety.
“I would like to thank the police for their prompt and professional response, as well as their ongoing efforts to investigate the incident.”
Chief Superintendent Stephen Murray said: “We have launched a proactive criminal investigation. The Police Service of Northern Ireland remains committed to doing everything we can to ensure our elected representatives and their staff can undertake their work free from harassment, intimidation or any other form of criminality. “As part of our enquiries, we are appealing to anyone with information or who may have CCTV, dashcam or other video footage to get in touch. The number to call is 101 quoting reference 453 05/06/25. “A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org “
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