By Q Radio News
A man has been arrested following a series of racially motivated hate crimes in north Belfast.
It's after properties were damaged in the Ainsworth and Woodvale Avenue areas on July 31st and August 11th.
The 42 year-old suspect has been detained on suspicion of burglary, intimidation and criminal damage.
He remains in custody at this time.
Chief Inspector Darren Fox said: “These disgraceful attacks resulted in significant damage to two properties and, moreover, distress to the families affected, with young children having to leave their homes.
“Both incidents are being treated as racially-motivated hate crimes.
“We have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of burglary, intimidation, criminal damage and threats to cause criminal damage. He remains in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.
“Our enquiries continue, and anyone with information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting reference number 1551 of 31/07/21.”
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