North sees 100% rise in racial attacks

NORTHERN IRELAND police chief Hugh Orde spoke yesterday of his concern about the rapid escalation in racial attacks in the North.

North sees 100% rise in racial attacks
Fri, 14 May, 2004 - 01:00
Gary Kelly

Police figures released yesterday showed the number of reported racially motivated incidents doubled in 2003/2004.

Senior police officers believe that the 453 reported incidents are only the tip of the iceberg.

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