"We were absolutely stunned when we checked the Ring footage. You never expect to see your own postman looking around to make sure the coast is clear and then deliberately kicking over your property. It wasn't just a gnome and a planter. It felt like a targeted message, and that's what has really shaken us. There's no doubt in our minds that this was a homophobic act. These items weren't in his way. He sought them out and kicked them over on purpose."
"@pinknews A postman from Belfast has been fired after kicking over a rainbow gnome and Pride flag plant pot on December 7. Ring footage shows the postman delivering mail, then checking to see if anyone is around before kicking over the plant pot and gnome. One of the occupants of the house spoke to Belfast Live: "We were absolutely stunned when we checked the Ring footage. You never expect to see your own postman looking around to make sure the coast is clear and then deliberately kicking over your property." The police have confirmed to Belfast Live that they are treating the case as a hate crime and the Royal Mail have confirmed that his contract was terminated immediately. #postman #royalmail #prideflag #gnome #lgbtqia ♬ original sound - PinkNews 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ - PinkNews 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️"
The incident occurred on 6 December in east Belfast at around 3.35pm. Ring Doorbell footage captured a postman delivering mail, checking for bystanders, then kicking over a plant pot containing a Pride flag and a rainbow-coloured garden gnome. Occupants reviewed the footage and described the act as deliberate and targeted, expressing that it felt like a homophobic message. Police were informed the following day and are treating the case as a hate crime. Royal Mail confirmed that the agency worker's contract was terminated with immediate effect after the footage emerged.
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