Man pleads guilty to daubing racist graffiti throughout Lisburn city centre
A man has pleaded guilty to charges related to the appearance of racist graffiti in Lisburn city centre last month.
Mark Robert William Olphert, 45, whose address was given as Lagan View in Lisburn, appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court charged with criminal damage, as well as displaying written material intended to stir up hatred.
The court heard that on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6am police on mobile patrol in Lisburn city centre observed racist graffiti at the junction of Graham Gardens and Bachelors Walk.
Several sites of similar graffiti were found in other areas of the city centre.
Police identified the defendant as the male who painted the graffiti and he was subsequently arrested.
Defence said the defendant had “serious mental health issues".
District Judge Suzanne Rice adjourned the case for six weeks to allow the Probation Service to compile a report.
The defendant is to reappear before the court on January 8, 2026 for sentencing.