Polish family 'scared to go outside' after arson attack
A Polish family living in Plymouth have told us they're scared to go out on to the streets after their home was damaged in a racially-motivated attack.
A Polish family living in Plymouth have told us they're scared to go out on to the streets after their home was damaged in a racially motivated attack.
Their shed was burnt down and a note threatening further attacks was left at the home of Ewa Banaszak. She believes it might have something to do with the giant Polish flag they had hanging outside for the Euros.
Ewa Banaszak says her little brothers and sisters are afraid to go to the park.
The incident has been condemned by the Police and anti-racism groups in the city.
Plymouth councillor Chaz Singh was himself confronted and told 'to go back to his own country' while he was campaigning for Remain in the city centre.
A joint press conference has been held by the police, local council and the Polish consul following the attack.
Chief Supt Andy Boulting says the whole might of Devon & Cornwall Police is being brought to bear on investigating the attack.
Polish consular official Michal Mazurek, says the family will be given assistance from London to help them feel reassured and also to provide financial support for their losses.
An official from the Polish embassy, Michal Mazurek, says the family will be given consular assistance from London to help them feel reassured and also to provide financial support for their losses.