Police appeal after racist abuse heard on Union Street
A white male believed to be in his fifties was seen near The Adelphi shouting abuse just after 8am yesterday (Monday 2)
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was heard racially abusing people on Union Street, Aberdeen, around 8.05am yesterday morning, Monday, 2 November, 2020.
Constable Connor Murphy, Queen Street Police Station, Aberdeen, said:
"Obviously this was quite upsetting for people to hear. So far, one person has come forward to police but we'd like to speak to anyone who was in Union Street at the time and who maybe saw or heard anything.
"It happened near to The Adelphi and the man believed to be involved is white and approximately 50 years of age.
"Any form of hate crime will not be tolerated by police and so we would encourage anyone with information to call officers at Queen Street Police Station, Aberdeen, via 101, or to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."