Two men have been arrested after a group of people dressed up as Ku Klux Klan members were photographed in Newtownards, Co Down.
The men, aged 33 and 36, were arrested as part of an investigation into a hate crime following the incident on October 27.
Photographs of a group of people outside an Islamic prayer house wearing Klan outfits appeared on social media.
The 33-year-old was arrested on suspicion of displaying written material to stir up hatred or arouse fear, and on suspicion of possession of a Class C controlled drug.
The 36-year-old was arrested on suspicion of displaying written material to stir up hatred or arouse fear.
PSNI Superintendent Brian Kee said police had searched premises in the town this morning (Thursday) and seized ‘a number of items.’
Both men have been released on bail pending further enquiries.