Antrim: Family forced out of home by racist attacks

The couple said over the last six weeks, they felt like “prisoners in their own home”.

Andrew said his children had to be accompanied to the shops.

“How can this happen in a democratic society?”

Miriam says the situation is affecting every part of her life.

“I’m supposed to report to work in this situation,” she said.

“My family is not safe. My children are not safe.

“I am afraid to see my children walking outside. I don’t know what is the next step.

“What crime have you committed? I am working, paying taxes. After all that, they come to attack me in the night.

“What offence have I committed to deserve all this?”

The family said other African families in the area have had their properties attacked.