The owner of a South Belfast supermarket that was destroyed after racist attacks linked to an anti-immigration protest says he has received 'nothing but empty promises' from local authorities and politicians. He has been supported only by the public who donated around £30,000, used to pay suppliers for lost stock.
The owner of a South Belfast supermarket that was destroyed following racist attacks after an anti-immigration protest has said that he has heard "nothing but empty promises" from politicians and local authorities as he hits out at a lack of support.
Read more: Syrian butcher 'sleeping in his car' as he hopes to get back on his feet after racist attacks in Belfast He said that he had been engaging with Belfast City Council who had assured him they would help him secure a location for a new premises and financial support, although nothing has come from this yet, and he feels like he is being strung along months after his business was destroyed.
"I am thankful that I am in a position where I am able to get by myself, the staff that were working there are in a difficult position.
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