Five Men Charged with Inciting Racial Hatred at Aberdeen Protest

Five men aged between 21 and 57 have been charged under the Hate Crime Act for allegedly inciting racial hatred during a protest held on August 2 outside accommodation for asylum seekers on Links Road in Aberdeen. Three men appeared in Aberdeen Sheriff Court on August 21, while a 23-year-old man appeared on August 27. A 21-year-old man was released on an undertaking to appear in court on September 10. These charges come after two other men, aged 37 and 39, were previously arrested and charged in connection with the same protest. Police Scotland confirmed the arrests and charges, emphasizing the legal action taken in response to the alleged hate crimes at the demonstration. The ongoing court proceedings highlight efforts to address and prosecute hate-related incidents in the city.