41-year-old Northampton woman arrested over alleged social media hate crime is released on police bail

The arrest came on Tuesday (August 6) after Northamptonshire Police received reports of a hate crime linked to a social media post.

Northamptonshire Police confirmed today (Wednesday, August 7) the woman will remain under investigation as officers continue their inquiries.

A police spokeswoman said: “A 41-year-old woman from Northampton arrested yesterday (Tuesday, August 6) on suspicion of inciting racial hatred has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.”

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