A police officer was injured when he was called to a suspected race hate attack near Belfast last night.
The officer was assaulted in Dundonald
when he and colleagues went to Leathan Square where youths were reported to be causing a disturbance.
When they arrived they discovered two Asian men had been injured in a suspected racist attack.
The officer was then also attacked and taken to hospital, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
One of the Asian men suffered cuts to his face and the other bruises to his ribs. One person was arrested after the incidents.
Alliance Party councillor Michael Long said racist attacks could not be tolerated.
"I am appalled that two men could be picked upon for an attack just because of the colour of their skin," he said.
"Most people do not want anything to do with the minority that carries out such attacks.
"I welcome the fact the police moved quickly, and would call on anyone who saw anything to pass on any information they have."