Falkirk police probe Hogmanay hate crime involving Maddiston teenagers

By Jonathon Reilly

Published 5th Jan 2021, 10:47 BST

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Police are probing a hate crime which took place in Maddiston on Hogmanay.

Officers say two males and two females aged between 16 and 20 were involved in the incident in the village’s Parkhall Drive.

The offence took place at about 11.30pm on December 31, 2020.

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Police are looking into a hate crime incident in Maddiston. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Police are looking into a hate crime incident in Maddiston. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Anyone who has information that could assist police inquiries is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 4099 of January 3, 2021.

Details can also be provided in confidence by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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