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09/11/2018
Two Arrests Over KKK Hate Crime
Police have arrested two men as part of a probe into a hate crime involving a group of people dressed as the Ku Klux Klan.
It follows public outrage as images circulated on social media showing individuals dressed as members of the far-right group in Newtownards on 27 October.
Searches were carried out in the County Down town on Thursday and two men, aged 33 and 36, were detained.
Items were also removed for examination.
"The 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of displaying written material to stir up hatred or arouse fear, and on suspicion of possession of a class C controlled drug," a PSNI spokesperson said.
"The 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of displaying written material to stir up hatred or around fear."
Both men have been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
(JG)
It follows public outrage as images circulated on social media showing individuals dressed as members of the far-right group in Newtownards on 27 October.
Searches were carried out in the County Down town on Thursday and two men, aged 33 and 36, were detained.
Items were also removed for examination.
"The 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of displaying written material to stir up hatred or arouse fear, and on suspicion of possession of a class C controlled drug," a PSNI spokesperson said.
"The 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of displaying written material to stir up hatred or around fear."
Both men have been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
(JG)
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