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15/06/2015
Teenage Girls Arrested Over Racial Assault
Four teenage girls, aged between 16 and 18, have been arrested in connection with the racial abuse of a man and woman on a tram in Greater Manchester.
An investigation was launched after the couple, who were travelling on the Metrolink between Shaw and Manchester, where racially abused by a group of teenage girls.
Four girls have been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.
Further enquiries are on going in an effort to identify and arrest the other offenders.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
(MH)
An investigation was launched after the couple, who were travelling on the Metrolink between Shaw and Manchester, where racially abused by a group of teenage girls.
Four girls have been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.
Further enquiries are on going in an effort to identify and arrest the other offenders.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
(MH)
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