Police have arrested a man after racist graffiti was daubed on a door in Salford.
A man, aged 54, was arrested today (20 February) on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage.
It follows graffiti saying ‘No Blacks’ being painted on the front door of a flat in Irlams o' th' Height on Friday 8 February 2019.
Superintendent Howard Millington of GMP’s Salford Division said: “While we have a man in custody, our enquiries into this deplorable crime are very much ongoing.
“I want to emphasise that we are acutely aware of the strength of public feeling surrounding this incident.
“Both CID and neighbourhood officers are looking into this crime and we are working closely with our partners to support the victim, as is the case in all hate crimes.
“Let me reassure people that where incidents of this nature take place, we will always pursue a prosecution.
“If you have information which could assist the police with our investigation, please contact us as soon as you can.”
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