A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with a racial assault near the University of Edinburgh

A boy has been arrested in connection with a racial assault that took place in George Square near the University of Edinburgh.

A 21-year-old man was racially abused before being assaulted on Friday, December 11.

Inspector Norman Towler of St Leonards Police Station said: "Officers in Edinburgh have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a racial assault which happened in George Square on Friday, 11 December.

A boy has been arrested in connection with a racial assault in Edinburgh.

"A 21-year-old man was approached by a group of youths, who spoke to him and subjected him to racial abuse before he was assaulted. The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

"The teenager will be reported and enquiries continue to trace others involved in the incident.

"I would like to thank those who have assisted with our enquiries so far, any form of hate crime is completely unacceptable and I would ask anyone with any further information to contact officers as soon as possible.”

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