Councillor condemns sectarian attacks

Sinn Féin Councillor and Deputy Mayor Danny Lavery condemned sectarian attacks in the Oldpark area on Sunday evening.
"These latest attacks are totally despicable, but I want to go beyond condemnation from Sinn Féin and the community we represent,” said Lavery.
"Huge efforts are being made by the community, political representatives, statutory bodies and interface workers across the North of the city to break this latest cycle of attacks."

"The latest attacks damaged cars and property in nationalist and unionist areas of the Oldpark on Sunday evening. They are sectarian, involve young people between the ages of 8 and 18 and are unrepresentative of the vast majority of young people in North Belfast."
"Many of those involved in the attacks are also responsible for anti-social behaviour within their communities. They need to be arrested and brought before the courts."

"Sinn Féin have challenged the PSNI and Social Services to live up to their statutory obligations and we are demanding urgent meetings once again on this issue. The community are making every effort and we don't think this is being matched by others."
"Lives, homes and businesses are being ruined by a small core of people. I'm calling on parents particularly to take responsibility and ensure your young people neither get involved in these attacks nor spectate on the fringes. Getting into the criminal justice system can destroy a young persons prospects for the rest of their lives."