Cafe 'targeted for welcoming refugees'

We are currently investigating the criminal damage at the cafe and treating it as racially-aggravated. We are also investigating a linked offence of publishing material to stir up racial hatred, which is related to social media.

We always treat incidents of this nature very seriously and are doing everything we can to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.

We have visited the cafe to offer support and reassurance to the victims, and officers will be increasing patrols in the area. We will continue to monitor the situation closely while our investigations continue.

We would like to hear from anyone with any information that could assist our enquiries. We would also ask people to consider carefully any posts they make on social media in relation to these incidents.