Report of hate crime after schoolgirl 'attacked'
Police are increasing patrols in the Harvie Avenue area of Newton Mearns
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Police are investigating reports of a hate crime after a Muslim girl was allegedly attacked by a man as she walked home from school in East Renfrewshire.
The incident is said to have happened on Harvie Avenue in Newton Mearns at about 16:00 on Monday.
Newton Mearns Islamic Centre has highlighted the alleged attack, as well as a previous incident involving a 15-year-old girl on the same street.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Inquiries are ongoing and officers will be carrying out increased patrols in the area."