Church attack suspect is QC's son

By Andy Martin
BBC News

Three people were arrested following the attack on the church

A man arrested following an attack on a Belfast church is the son of a leading QC, the BBC has learned.

Last Tuesday, windows were smashed at City Church in the Holylands area. It was used to shelter Roma families who fled their homes after racist attacks.

Police have said they do not believe there was a link between the incidents.

One of the three men arrested was law student Niall Colton who is from Belfast. His father is Adrian Colton QC, and his mother is also a solicitor.

Both are past presidents of the students' union at Queen's University in Belfast.

Niall Colton has just finished his second year of a law degree.

One of the three men arrested was released unconditionally.

Reports have been sent to the Public Prosecution Service in relation to the other two.