Mum 'not forced out' by sectarianism

Published Saturday, 06 October 2012
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A single mother of three from Newtownards has told UTV she will not be forced out of her home after it was targeted in a sectarian attack for a second time in the past week.

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Sectarian graffiti was daubed all over the back walls of Janette Nelson's house and a window was smashed in the latest attack, which happened at around 3am on Saturday.

Her car was also damaged.

The Catholic mother of three said she has lived in Lenamore Park for five years and cannot understand why she is being targeted.

She told UTV: "We have lived here for a long time and we've not had any problems and it's just heartbreaking.

My kids don't know anything about religion or sectarianism, I've not brought them up like that.

Janette Nelson

"Just seeing the kids' faces when they see it and the glass that was all in the kitchen ... my heart is just broke thinking this isn't right."

It's the second time in the past week that Janette's home has been attacked.

Last Saturday night, sectarian graffiti was painted on the front of her house and black paint was thrown over her door and windows.

Although Janette says she's frightened for her family, she refuses to be forced out of her home.

"I'm not going to be scared into moving out because I love living here and as I say I've never had any bother or problems and the kids love it," she continued.

"This is the only place I've ever felt that's really mine so I don't want to move at all."

Police said they are investigating the attacks but Janette is appealing to those responsible to leave her family in peace.

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14 Comments
Linda in NI wrote (221 days ago):
typical of Ryan in Belfast and all problems happens because of parades! its sectarian attitude like his that hinders intergrated housing were both communities can live together. Attacks on people are wrong regardless of who they are or what they believe in.
Marty in Singapore wrote (221 days ago):
Note the lack of comments from the likes of Norman or Lorna and co.... Hmmm
Tommy Atkins in London England wrote (222 days ago):
I am British !!!! Born in London and to say the least I am very familiar with N Ireland. I see there are not too many comments condemning this vile attack from the so called loyalists in your community. This silence tells me a lot!
jackie in belfast wrote (222 days ago):
This is disgusting this woman should left alone to bring up her kids in peace.What harm have this family done anyone in that community ? The people of Newtownards need to make their feelings known and condemn this behaviour.Also i think Ryan will use any story to get a dig at the OO parades.
jimmymac in Canada wrote (223 days ago):
WELL SAID.@ Lamhdearg in Ulster
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