05/02/2025
Appeal Following Racially Motivated Assault In South Belfast
Police in south Belfast are appealing for witnesses following a racially motivated assault in Aughrim Park on Monday, 3rd February.
The incident occurred at around 5.15pm when a 17-year-old male was approached by a man who subjected him to a series of insulting questions before grabbing him by his coat. The teenager managed to break free and leave the area but was left shaken by the incident.
The suspect is described as being in his 40s or 50s, wearing a white jacket and a cap, and speaking with a local accent.
This matter is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime.
Anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call police at Lisburn Road on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 782 04/02/25 or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
The incident occurred at around 5.15pm when a 17-year-old male was approached by a man who subjected him to a series of insulting questions before grabbing him by his coat. The teenager managed to break free and leave the area but was left shaken by the incident.
The suspect is described as being in his 40s or 50s, wearing a white jacket and a cap, and speaking with a local accent.
This matter is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime.
Anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call police at Lisburn Road on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 782 04/02/25 or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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