Five more arrested and charged under Hate Crime Act following demonstration in Aberdeen

A further five men have been arrested and charged under the Hate Crime Act following a demonstration in Aberdeen on Saturday, 2 August, 2025.

The men, aged between 21 and 57, were arrested in connection with inciting racial hatred during the protest, which took place in Links Road.

Three of the men, aged 57, 55 and 54, appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday, 21 August.

A 23-year-old man also appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 27 August, and a 21-year-old man was released on undertaking to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 10 September.

Two other men, aged 37 and 39, were previously arrested and charged in connection and also appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday, 21 August.

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Five more arrested and charged under Hate Crime Act following demonstration in Aberdeen

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