Residents targeted in sectarian attack 'to leave' after further threats

A number of families whose homes were targeted in a sectarian-motivated attack in north Belfast plan to leave their properties after a further threat was issued, a local councillor has said.

Houses were damaged in the Annalee Street and Alloa Street areas on Wednesday by a group of masked individuals, who are believed to have thrown masonry at the properties.

Independent councillor Paul McCusker, who attended a meeting about the situation on Friday, said information was received "that those involved were planning on coming back to attack the same houses".

A resident told BBC News NI she was leaving and that she believed she had been targeted because she is a Catholic.

The resident, who spoke anonymously to protect her identity, said: "Me and my kids love this home and I've put so much money and time into this home and we're obviously left with no home now.

"I waited eight years for here, how long is it going to take me to get another house":[]}