Police tackle city centre racism

Police said the city centre was the main problem area

Tackling racial hate crimes is the focus of a police operation in Aberdeen this weekend.

Grampian Police said more than half of all recorded racist offences in the force area happen in the city centre.

Officers will be working with door staff at pubs and clubs, as well as fast food outlets.

A spokesman said: "This type of conduct is extremely upsetting and insulting for victims and will not to be tolerated."

Possible offenders have been warned they face being held in custody and appearing in court.

The spokesman said: "The effect on a victim can be devastating.

"Ultimately, a conviction for a racist offence could seriously affect you, your friends, family and employment and leave you with a life-long racist conviction.

"Such behaviour in this day and age is unacceptable."