Write a commentAt approximately 8pm last night a crowd of 8 or 9 persons called at an address in the area of Pound Street, Newry.
The address is the home of a young female and her 4 young children who are not originally from N Ireland.
The males who attended the house threatened the female and instructed her to leave the house.
If anyone has any information as to the identity of those involved please contact us on 101 and quote ref 1309 24/07/14, or alternatively you can let them know anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers online or 0800 555 111.
"An incident like this puts a dampener on what promises to be a fantastic weekend in the area of Church St / High Street with the Eariwig Festival, which welcomes EVERYONE to their festival and community."
Newry & Mourne Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has described the incident as shocking "Whilst the full details of this incident are unknown, any attack on a family home is to be abhorred and condemned outright" said the local elected representative"
