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17/02/2020
Church Attack A Sectarian Hate Crime- PSNI
Criminal damage caused to a Catholic Church in Larne, Co Antrim is being investigated as a sectarian hate crime, police have confirmed.
The place of worship in the Agnew Street area of the town was targeted at around 11am on Sunday morning, 16 February.
It's understood a paint ball was thrown at the wall of the church.
Sergeant Alan Lowry said: "Enquiries are continuing and at this stage the incident is being treated as a sectarian hate crime.
"We would appeal to anyone with any information to contact police in Larne on 101, quoting reference number 608 of the 16/02/20."
Alternatively, details can be provided in confidence via the Crimestoppers anonymous line on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
The place of worship in the Agnew Street area of the town was targeted at around 11am on Sunday morning, 16 February.
It's understood a paint ball was thrown at the wall of the church.
Sergeant Alan Lowry said: "Enquiries are continuing and at this stage the incident is being treated as a sectarian hate crime.
"We would appeal to anyone with any information to contact police in Larne on 101, quoting reference number 608 of the 16/02/20."
Alternatively, details can be provided in confidence via the Crimestoppers anonymous line on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
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