PSNI to probe graffiti threat targeting Tanaiste Leo Varadkar in Belfast as hate crime Updated: 31 Jan 2021, 12:46 A GRAFFITI threat to lynch Tanaiste Leo Varadkar that appeared in Belfast yesterday is being probed as a hate crime. The harrowing message directed to the Fine Gael leader was painted on the wall of a supermarket in Belvoir near the Ormeau Road, west Belfast. 1 Contacted by Belvoir residents nauseated by words seemingly borrowed from the Ku Klux klan. Actions like this will persist until we treat backward elements as the societal threats they are. Words on walls & words from politicians have consequences - time for leadership & calm pic.twitter.com/DmPEyvddki— Claire Hanna (@ClaireHanna) January 30, 2021