Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemned the attack on the Railway Bar and Steam Dining restaurant as "sickening and deplorable," emphasizing the impact on the community and workers. He stated, "This business operates to serve our community and employ workers. It is totally unacceptable that it has been targeted in this way." The MP highlighted that such attacks fueled by "racism, hatred and discrimination" are intolerable in a society striving for inclusivity.
The PSNI reported that the fire at the Railway Bar is being treated as deliberate, indicating that around 1:50 am, the property was set alight, which also included graffiti incident. A spokesperson for the police stated, "Enquiries are continuing and at this stage, the incident is being treated as a racially-motivated hate crime," showcasing the severity and implications of this act.
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