Racist graffiti sprayed on house in hate crime

Racist graffiti was sprayed on a house in Leyfield Road in Milnrow on Sunday.

Sabena Kasese, originally from Zimbabwe, and an NHS nurse for more than 20 years, moved on Saturday to Leyfield Road from Leicestershire with son Joseph, 18, and daughter Lilian, 24, whom she planned to buy the house for.

She told the BBC: "As a nurse I treat everyone the same regardless of religion, race colour or creed and for me to experience this, it was really shocking.

"We were really terrified - I couldn't believe such a thing can happen.

"After spending all these years in this country I have never experienced anything like this."

On the night of the attack, Joseph spotted two figures in hoodies outside the house.

"The first thing we did was call the police and we spent all night waiting wondering what would happen next," said Lilian.

She added: "I don't even feel safe to walk outside."

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Police are investigating as a hate crime.

Inspector Rob MacGregor of GMP’s Rochdale District, said: “This is an absolutely sickening crime, that has deeply upset not just the victims, but local residents who have seen what was written.

“Thousands of people live together across Greater Manchester, from different walks of life, and those who write hateful messages will be dealt with accordingly.

“We are treating this as a hate crime and are working closely with our partners, Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Borough Housing to fully investigate this matter.

“If you heard any kind of disturbance in the early hours of Sunday morning, or have information that could help us identify who is responsible, please do the right thing and get in touch.

“You can talk to one of our local officers on 0161 856 8549 or make an anonymous report through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Reporting a hate crime, can be done via the True Vision website:

www.report-it.org.uk