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    Rochdale racist graffiti treated as hate crime

    Tuesday, 7 August 2018 16:00

    By News X @sunriseradiouk

    Photo Credit - GMP

    Police are investigating a hate crime in Rochdale.

    Shortly after 12.00am on Sunday 5 August 2018, police were called to reports of a hate crime on Leyfield Road in Milnrow.

    Officers attended and found racist graffiti had been sprayed on an address by two offenders, targeting a black family.

    Greater Manchester Police said house-to-house and CCTV enquiries have been ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

    Inspector Rob MacGregor of GMP’s Rochdale District, said: “This is an absolutely sickening crime, that has deeply upset not just the victims, but local residents who have seen what was written.

    “Thousands of people live together across Greater Manchester, from different walks of life, and those who write hateful messages will be dealt with accordingly.

    “We are treating this as a hate crime and are working closely with our partners, Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Borough Housing to fully investigate this matter.

    “If you heard any kind of disturbance in the early hours of Sunday morning, or have information that could help us identify who is responsible, please do the right thing and get in touch.”

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