Hindu priest's family attacked

London, Jun 27 (PTI) Northern Ireland police have
beefed up security at the Indian Community Centre in North
Belfast after family of a Hindu priest came under racial
attack from a gang of youths.

Though the family said they are frightened after the
June 15 attack on them, they have decided to stay back at the
centre following assurances from the police.

The priest, who lives with his wife and two children
in the Centre, said at one stage they were planning to leave
the area.

The priest's wife was alone in the house when the
attack took place on June 15 night. A gang of youth reportedly
tried to break down the front door and threw stones.

Bidit Dey, office manager at the Centre said, "police
did not actually stop by or call in to see her after the
attack." He, however, declined to give name of the priest or
his family.

A police spokeswoman on Saturday said a police unit
patrolled the area in response to the reports of the attack
but did not enter the building itself. PTI HSR
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