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Arson attack in village 'racist' Two arrested after arson attack
(about 13 hours later)
Two cars have been burned out in what police believe was a racist attack in a County Antrim village. Two men are being questioned by police following an arson attack in County Antrim at the weekend.
The arsonists' initial target, a vehicle belonging to a Bulgarian, was set alight at about 0015 BST at Beach Road in Portballintrae near Bushmills. A Bulgarian man's car was set alight at about 0015 BST at Beach Road, Portballintrae, near Bushmills on Sunday morning.
Police said another car parked nearby caught fire. It was the second racist attack in the area in nine months. Police said another car which was parked close to the scene also caught fire.
Apartments close to the burning vehicles also suffered smoke and scorch damage. Apartments near to the burning vehicles also suffered smoke and scorch damage in the fire.
East Derry SDLP assembly member John Dallat said he believed racist attacks could ruin the reputation of Portballintrae as a peaceful place to live.
He said: "Foreign nationals make a massive contribution not only to the hotel and hospitality industry, but in other key areas such as engineering.
"Without them our economy would be seriously damaged".
Ulster Unionist Party councillor Norman Hillis said: "This is a blatant racist attack carried out by hate-mongers on innocent people living in Portballintrae".