Business owner Abjan Acharya says he feels 'some hope' after meeting politicians.
Emma Little-Pengelly, who visited Abjan Acharya at The Railway Bar in Newtownabbey this afternoon, said the attack was "absolutely unacceptable".
He told BBC News NI that, on the evening following the attack, alcohol and other items were taken from the premises. Mr Archarya, who has lived in Northern Ireland for nearly 20 years, said he feels quite "low" after what happened. He is hopeful that the government will support local businesses in recovering from attacks such as this.Joining the deputy first minister and offering their support were fellow DUP members and local MLAs Pam Cameron and Trevor Clarke.
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