‘Sectarian attacks on pensioners in Carrickhill must stop’ - Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín

Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said the sectarian attacks on pensioners in Carrickhill were unacceptable and had to stop.
Bricks and stones were hurled at houses in Stanhope Street again with several homes, including that of 87-year-old Cassie McMahon targeted in an unprovoked sectarian attack.
It’s the latest in a long line of incidents that have plagued the three-year-old housing estate.
Now residents who have suffered these attacks that come from Upper Townsend Street, Shankill and Peter’s Hill estates via the Westlink, want to leave.
Last Friday evening Cassie was returning dishes to her kitchen sink when stones smashed her kitchen and bedroom windows to smithereens. It's the third time her windows have been replaced.
“This has been going on a couple of years now and it's clear that the NIO and Oaklee Housing are refusing to look at this issue seriously,” said Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín.
“Sectarian attacks are wrong no matter where they happen. In this case the quality of life for families and pensioners living here is zilch.
“We're very lucky in that we have good interface workers, but I feel the issue lies around better policing. Despite CCTVs these attacks continue. A more effective strategy is needed immediately.”