Newtownabbey: mural unveiling in Tulleevin Walk area being treated as 'hate incident'
PSNI are treating the erection of a mural in Newtownabbey as a “hate incident” and potential criminal damage.
Police received a report at approximately 12.35pm on Saturday, May 30 concerning a mural unveiling in the Tulleevin Walk area.
"Officers attended the area and examined the mural erected on a property. This report is being treated as a hate incident – with potential criminal damage offences,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
"Our enquiries are ongoing in relation to this matter – and we will be engaging with community representatives and partner agencies in due course.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on the 101 number, quoting reference 724 30/05/26.
"You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.”