Politicians have condemned racist and sectarian graffiti as police appeal for information
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Michelle Guy and Killultagh Councillor Claire Kemp have expressed their concern and anger at multiple incidents of racist and sectarian graffiti.
The graffiti appeared on Scroggy Road and Pigeontown Road in Glenavy, and on the railway bridge on Glenavy road just outside of Moira and police have appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.
Inspector Davison said: “On Tuesday April 15 and Wednesday April 16, Police received reports of graffiti in the Pigeontown Road, Scoggy Road, and Moira Road areas, near to Moira and Glenavy.
“Our enquiries to establish the circumstances of these incidents, which we are treating as racially motivated hate crimes, are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone who might have any information which might assist to get in touch.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 700 of 15/04/25.”
Condemning the incidents, Ms Guy said: "This graffiti is completely unacceptable. The fact it is not an isolated incident is concerning.
"We have reported the incidents to the PSNI, Council and Translink to ensure it is cleared swiftly and we hope those who have done this can be caught. There is no place for this expression of hatred and intolerance."
Councillor Kemp added: "Those behind this are mindless and completely at odds to the people living in these areas, who are resolutely welcoming and tolerant.
"Local people are disgusted and the individuals doing this need to stop.
"I will continue to liaise with the local neighbourhood policing team and others to ensure these incidents come to an end."