18/11/2014

Two Arrested Over Racist Graffiti About Dead Liverpool Teenager

Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with racist graffiti near a school where a 15-year-old was found dead in Liverpool on Saturday.

Erick Maina was found dead in Fazakerley, Liverpool, on Saturday, according to police. The cause of his death has not been revealed.

It is understood racist graffiti about Erick was found near Maricourt Catholic High School in Maghull, a short time after his body was discovered.

Police have charged two teenagers, aged 18 and 17, of racially aggravated criminal damage and are due to appear before Sefton Magistrates Court.

Detectives said the investigation into Erick Maina's death is continuing.

(MH/CD)

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