A black BMW jeep was forced from the road by a dark coloured Range Rover at O’Neill Road in Newtownabbey, and the occupants of the BMW then threatened with a suspected firearm.
Detectives are appealing for information following the incident on Monday (8 April).
Detective Sergeant McDowell said the BMW managed to leave the scene but at around 1.45pm, was again forced from the road by the same Range Rover, at Carnmoney Road, where the occupants of both vehicles where then involved in an altercation.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Detective Sergeant McDowell continued: “We are treating these incidents as hate crimes, and an investigation has been launched. I would ask anyone who witnessed either incident or who captured dash-cam footage which could be of assistance to our investigation, to contact detectives in Antrim on 101, quoting reference 915 08/04/24.
“A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”