Newry: Police Appeal as Assault Treated as ‘Hate Crime’

Police are appealing for information following a reported assault in Newry yesterday evening, Thursday, 9th January.

It was reported that at approximately 5.40pm, the victim was assaulted by a taxi driver outside retail premises in The Quays area.

At this time his injuries aren’t thought to be serious, however it was further reported that the suspect, a man aged in his 50s, also used racially discriminatory language and as such this matter is being investigated as a hate crime.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious that could assist with enquiries to get in touch on 101 quoting reference 1392 09/01/25.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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