Police in west Belfast, investigating the report of a race hate-related assault on the Falls Road on Tuesday 6th August, in which a 15 year old boy was assaulted, have arrested a 16 year old boy on suspicion of riotous behaviour, common assault and criminal damage. The boy remains in custody at this time assisting officers with their enquiries.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1284 06/08/24 or online at https://www.psni.police.uk/report.