THE North West Migrants Forum says it is appalled by racist attacks which took place in the Waterside area of Derry last night (Sunday).
A healthcare worker was seriously assaulted as he stood speaking to a female family member close to Clooney Terrace. The woman, who also works in the care sector, had her car windscreen smashed. The male victim suffered injuries that include a suspected broken tibia.
In a separate incident, a man was chased along Bond Street before being set upon and beaten.
All matters have been reported to the PSNI.
A spokesperson for the North West Migrants Forum described the unprovoked attacks as “shocking” and said they hoped someone would be held to account.
“These were disgraceful, unprovoked assaults based on nothing more than the victims’ skin colour.
“Two of those targeted provide a vital service in care homes in this city. One of them remains in Altnagelvin where he is being treated for his injuries. The reality is that he now faces a period of time off work as he recovers from his ordeal.
“We believe these attacks to be the actions of a few individuals and that they do not reflect the views of the wider Waterside community, many of whom have befriended and shown support to our members.
“Hopefully the PSNI can track those responsible down and bring them before the courts because behaviour like this cannot go unpunished.”
