Sinn Féin councillor Tierna Cunningham said those behind a racist campaign that has forced a west African family to flee their North Belfast home as cowards.
The family have decided to leave their Old Westland Road home of two years after the third attack in as many weeks.
“Everyone has the right to live in peace and without threat of attack and I wholeheartedly condemn these attacks on this innocent family,” said Tierna.
“I will do whatever I can on the ground to find out who is behind this intimidation and to support the family at this very difficult time.”
It’s the third time windows in the house have been smashed since the end of May and the car has also been targeted in the racist attacks.
Meanwhile Tierna Cunningham has slammed racist graffiti on a wall on the Shore Road as disgraceful and has contacted Belfast City Council to get it removed.
“All right-thinking people should condemn this, it is completely appalling. Everyone has the right to live in peace and harmony and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this being written to come forward to the police,” said the republican representative.
“It is important people go that extra mile for their neighbours no matter what background they come from. If anyone is experiencing problems they can contact our office on the Antrim Road and we will be more than happy to support them.”
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