PSNI revealed that the man tried to escape officers and said the matter is being treated as a hate crime
A man has been released on bail pending further inquiries after being arrested on suspicion of common assault and disorderly behaviour – including shouting racist slurs at children.
The alleged incident took place in Portadown, Co Armagh, on Sunday evening, March 8. Police responded to complaints after a male was reported in the Park Road area of the town allegedly aggravating children.
A spokesman from PSNI told Belfast Live: “Police received a report of a man acting in a disorderly manner in the Park Road area of Portadown on Sunday, March 8.
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“On police arrival, at around 5.55pm, it was reported that the man was assaulting children and shouting racist slurs. The matter is being treated as a racially-motivated hate crime.
“When officers approached the man he made off and a short foot pursuit ensued before he could be detained. The man, aged 22, was arrested on suspicion of common assault and disorderly behaviour. He remains in custody at this time.”
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