Granite City Prejudice

There was 144 incidents of prejudice and discrimination recorded in Aberdeen in a six-month period this year, BBC Scotland has learned.

Figures in the report by the Grampian Racial Equality Council (Grec) show, between 1 April and 30 September, the largest group targeted was Polish. 

70% was verbal abuse.

In 64% of cases, the incident was motivated by race, with 19% linked to sexuality.

The majority of perpetrators were of Scottish origin. The youngest perpetrator was 11, the oldest 78.

The youngest victim was eight years old and the oldest 65.