Margaret Ritchie MLA, the Social Development Minister has condemned the attack last night on the City Church in Belfast.
As housing minister, Margaret Ritchie was responsible for finding temporary accommodation for the Romanian families last week.
The Minister said: "I am saddened but not shocked by this outrageous attack on the church. The action of these mindless thugs greatly contrasts with the outpouring of warmth and generosity demonstrated by the people of Belfast toward the plight of the Romanians.
"This church community was the first to extend the hand of friendship and that makes it doubly disgraceful that it should be attacked.
"We must always show solidarity with any group who comes under attack in this way."
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