A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of painting racist graffiti on a family’s door in Manchester.
A father and son told how they were left “traumatised” after graffiti reading “no blacks” was sprayed on their door earlier in the week.
Jackson Yamba said the abuse was sprayed on the front door and entrances of the flats where he lives with his son in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police said a man was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage and remains in custody for questioning.
Superintendent Howard Millington of GMP’s Salford Division said: “While we have a man in custody, our enquiries into this deplorable crime are very much ongoing.
“I want to emphasise that we are acutely aware of the strength of public feeling surrounding this incident.
"Both CID and neighbourhood officers are looking into this crime and we are working closely with our partners to support the victim, as is the case in all hate crimes.
"Let me reassure people that where incidents of this nature take place, we will always pursue a prosecution.
Well-wishers have raised hundreds of pounds for the family in support, after the crime was reported.
Mr Yamba said: “Thank you for your ongoing and unlimited support. I really appreciated. The alleged suspect has been arrested by greater Manchester Police.”
Anyone with information has been asked to call police on 101, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
