Teenagers held over preacher 'hate crime' in Glasgow

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Two teenagers have been arrested over the alleged racial abuse and robbery of a Nigerian preacher in Glasgow.

The 46-year-old preacher was on his way to church when he was attacked on Bardowie Street, Saracen, at 23:35 on Friday.

Police Scotland said two teenagers, aged 17 and 15, were being held in custody. Officers are treating the incident as a hate crime.

A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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