13/06/2017

Woman Interviewed Over Racial Abuse Incident In Belfast

A woman has been interviewed in connection with a racial abuse incident in Belfast over the weekend.

The incident happened in Donegall Square West on Saturday, 10 June.

The racial abuse was directed at three teenage girls.

A 30-year-old woman has been questioned and a report will be submitted to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

(CD/JP)

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