18/09/2018

Teenagers Arrested In Connection With 'Racially-Motivated Hate Crime'

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a "racially-motivated hate crime".

A man, aged in his 30s, was attacked by a group of youths in the East Bridge Street area of Belfast on Monday afternoon, 17 September.

The man continues to be treated in hospital for injuries sustained in the attack.

Three teenage boys, aged 16, 17 and 18, were arrested a short time after the incident and remain in police custody. An 18-year-old girl has also been cautioned in connection with the incident.

Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact police.

(MH/CM)

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