Hindu priest considers leaving Belfast after latest attack

A Hindu priest says he may leave his home in Belfast after the house was targeted in an apparent racist attack - the latest in a series in the city.

The family have decided not to speak publicly about their ordeal but it's understood a mob tried to get inside the house.

The family live in the Indian Community Centre, near Belfast city centre and at a sectarian flashpoint.

Last week when the priest's wife was on her own at home, a gang of youths tried to break down its front door, threw stones and tried to climb up pipes and force off window grilles to get inside.

The centre's part time manager says the victim's daughter and son were then chased by the gang when they returned home from work.

Four different calls were made to the police, he said.

The police say they went to the premises within half and hour but saw nothing suspicious.

The family, however, said that while a police car did arrive, no-one got out to speak to the victim and they are considering whether to leave.