A West Belfast Spar has been attacked for a second time in just four days.
The brand new shop at the Twin Spires Centre on Northumberland Street opened its doors on Thursday.
Police say a man smashed the shop windows on Sunday night, March 6, just before 9pm.
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Hours after opening last week, staff were left shocked after two masked men attacked the premises, when tins of a black substance, believed to be driveway sealant, were plastered all over the store.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "[Sunday's incident] of criminal damage happened at around 8.45pm. A man approached and smashed windows of the shop, possibly with a hammer. The man, who was wearing a mask, was described as wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, grey trainers and a dark-coloured jacket with a distinctive orange jacket underneath.
"In [the first] incident, two masked males entered the same premises last Thursday (3rd March) around 8.15pm and threw a tin of what is believed to be driveway sealant over the interior targeting high value items in the shop."
Local Policing Team Sergeant Peter Tew added: “These are disgraceful attacks on a newly opened business in the area, and we would ask the community to assist Police so that we can bring those responsible to justice.”
"Anyone who may have witnessed the incidents or who may have any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1702 on 06/03/22.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via ww.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/"
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