Scene of migrant murder is hotspot for racial attacks

The area where a migrant was murdered and two others injured on Saturday is a hotspot for racial attacks and incitement, Times of Malta is informed. A number of incidents were reported in the area between Birżebbuġa and Ħal Far in recent months, adding fuel to speculation that the 42-year-old Ivorian killed there on Saturday could have been the victim of a random shooting. Sources said the victims were found spread out across a stretch of Triq tal-Ġebel, a country lane often used by migrants walking to and from the open centre in Ħal Far. Two Ghanians sustained gunshot injuries but their condition was not serious. The fact that victims were not together has perplexed investigators, who are still trying to understand what sparked the murder. They have not excluded that it may have been a racially-motivated attack though police said it was still too early to reach conclusions. The police believe the shooter was riding in a white Toyota Starlet and are currently investigating CCTV footage. Osman Dicko, a friend of the victim, said migrants were living in fear more than ever, with many believing racial motivation behind the shooting.  "Until we get to know the real reason behind the...