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Two teens arrested over racist attacks
Two teenagers have been arrested by police investigating racist attacks against Romanians in south Belfast.

The suspects, aged 15 and 16, were arrested during searches of houses in the Donegall Avenue area of the city on Friday.

A PSNI spokeswoman said: "Police investigating the intimidation of Romanian nationals between June 11 and 15 in the south Belfast area have conducted two search operations in the Donegall Avenue area."

More than 100 Romanians left and were sheltered overnight in a church hall earlier this week.

They have been given emergency accommodation while they consider their future.

Meanwhile, a PSNI spokeswoman said Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde held a "positive" meeting with Romanian ambassador Dr Jinga on Friday.

She said he outlined measures taken to ensure the families are safe, protected and cared for.

"Also discussed were steps taken to prevent attacks happening," she said.

"The ambassador was assured that the PSNI do not tolerate this type of crime anywhere within Northern Ireland and will pursue those who carry out these attacks with vigour and determination."

© Press Association

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