Statement by TUV West Belfast spokesperson Jordan Doran:
“The recent attack on two young Protestants – one of whom happens to be my nephew – graphically illustrates the continuing threat to innocent people in North Belfast.
“The sectarian motivation of those involved who demanded to know where the 13 and 14 year old youths were from before the assault took place is transparent.
“There is an urgent need for leadership within the nationalist community calling out how unacceptable this thuggish behaviour is. Sadly, when it comes to the summer months it often appears that nationalism is only concerned with demonising loyalist culture.
“I would appeal for anyone with information to come forward to the PSNI.”