Hate crime probe as racist comments shouted in Aberdeen

Police are investigating reports of people shouting racist comments in the Kingswells area of Aberdeen.

The incident happened at around 12.45am yesterday (Sunday July 19) when shouting was heard coming from the direction of a bus stop on Kingswell Crescent, and from a nearby lane that leads to a small play park.

PC Andrew Ross said: "The shouting was of an abusive nature and we are treating this as a hate crime. A 6ft wooden garden fence in the area was also damaged.

"Inquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible and anyone with information relating to who may have been responsible is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."