11/07/2016

Teen Arrested In Connection With Racially-Motivated Attack In South Belfast

A 13-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a racially-motivated attack in south Belfast.

The pair allegedly bumped into a 55-year-old man on Tate's Avenue at around 10.10pm on Saturday, 09 July.

The victim sustained cuts and bruises to his face and hands during the attack.

The suspects have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

A PSNI spokesman said: "We would take this opportunity to remind the public that incidents of this nature will not be tolerated and would encourage anyone who has been the victim of a hate incident/crime to report the matter to their local Police on 101."

(CD)




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