A 15-year-old boy arrested by detectives investigating an assault in Ballymena earlier this month has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Police say a man and woman were walking in Paradise Avenue on 2 January when they were punched and kicked by a group of youths at around 9:50pm.
The man and woman were taken to hospital for treatment for face and head injuries.
The 15-year-old boy was arrested this morning and is currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
He is the second person to be arrested in connection with this incident. A 15-year-old boy who was previously arrested, was released on bail pending further enquiries.
Enquiries are ongoing in relation to this incident, which police are treating as a potential hate crime.
Detectives would ask anyone with information about this incident, or who may be able to help with the investigation to call police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 1749 of 02/01/21, or to submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/