Arrest over racist graffiti at Salford flats

Image source, Jackson Yamba

Image caption, The graffiti was painted on three doors at the block of flats

A man has been arrested over racist graffiti daubed on doors at a block of flats.

David Yamba, 10, found "No Blacks" painted on three doors in his block in Salford on 8 February, five days after his family had moved in.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage and is being questioned by police.

David's father had earlier criticised police for a slow response.

Video caption, David Yamba: Racist graffiti left me terrified

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the family were being supported by officers.

Supt Howard Millington added: "I want to emphasise that we are acutely aware of the strength of public feeling surrounding this incident."

David's father, trainee lawyer Jackson Yamba, said officers did not follow up his initial report until he tweeted the force a week later.

GMP's chief constable apologised for the delay in sending officers to investigate.

Image caption, David Yamba, pictured with his father Jackson, said he was "too scared" to walk to school after the graffiti appeared