Paint bombs have been hurled at a Catholic Church in Ballyclare overnight.
The paint bombs were thrown at the Sacred Heart Church on the Doagh Road overnight in what police are treating as a hate crime.
It’s believed the incident happened sometime between midnight and this morning.
“Any right minded person can see the pain and anguish that this would cause,” said a police spokesperson.
And the PSNI is asking anyone with information to come forward.
“Officers in Newtownabbey are interested to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious on the Doagh Road overnight.
“Did you see anyone acting suspiciously?
“Do you have any information about those involved?
“Were you driving past this church last night?
“Do you have dash cam footage?”
Please call the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 438 21/04/2019.
Information can also be given through the independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.