23/02/2015

Memorial Attack Treated As 'Hate Crime'

Red paint has been thrown on a memorial to three Scottish soldiers at White Brae on the Ligoniel Road.

Police said they are treating the vandalism as a hate crime and are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

The attack is believed to have happened sometime between 18:00 on Saturday and 17:00 on Sunday.

It is understood this is the 12th time the memorial has been attacked.

(MH/CD)

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