On the 15th of August my friends work van and joinery tools were destroyed in an arson attack, carried out by loyalists. He and his family were targets of sectarianism due to his attendance at an anti-fascist rally in Belfast. They have two SEN children, still traumatised by the attack.

Loyalist paramilitaries were responsible for the attack and the incident was registered as a sectarian hate crime by the PSNI.

He's been left with no means to restart his work as his insurance doesn't cover the costs of a van and tools. Due to these financial difficulties and relocation to a new home, I'm asking for contributions to help with essentials for their new home and to help him get back to work. Decent, kindhearted people, any donations remaining will go to Reclaim the Agenda to assist other families under similar circumstances.