03/09/2024

Appeal After Racist Graffiti Sprayed On Houses In L'Derry

The PSNI in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of racist and sectarian graffiti spray-painted on a number unoccupied new-build houses in the Church Brae area of the city.

It is believed that the criminal damage occurred sometime overnight on Sunday, 01 and Monday 02 September.

Making the appeal, Chief Inspector McManus said: "We are treating this incident as not only criminal damage, but as a hate crime which is totally unacceptable.
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"This will not be tolerated. We will continue to work closely with our partners, community representatives and elected representatives. Hate crime has no place in our society whatsoever. Be reassured, we will be relentless in our approach to identify those involved.

"I would appeal to anyone with any information which could assist with our investigation to contact officers on 101 quoting 600 02/09/24."

"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/."

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