08/08/2024

16-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Race Hate-Related Assault

A 16-year-old make has been arrested in connection with a race hate-related assault on the Falls Road.

A 15-year-old was assaulted in the incident on Tuesday, 06 August.

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour, common assault and criminal damage. He remains in custody at this time assisting officers with their enquiries.
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Police have said that their investigation is ongoing and appealed to anyone with information, including photos and videos, to contact police on 101 uoting reference 1284 06/08/24 or online at www.psni.police.uk/report.


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