23/08/2021
Man Arrested Over Racially Motivated Crimes
A man has been arrested in relation to a series of racially motivated crimes in north Belfast.
Properties were damaged in the Ainsworth and Woodvale Avenue areas on 31 July and 11 August.
The 42 year-old suspect has been detained on suspicion of burglary, intimidation and criminal damage.
He remains in police custody.
Properties were damaged in the Ainsworth and Woodvale Avenue areas on 31 July and 11 August.
The 42 year-old suspect has been detained on suspicion of burglary, intimidation and criminal damage.
He remains in police custody.
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