PSNI investigate 'sectarian hate crime' after bridge and sign are spray-painted in Garvagh

The PSNI have appealed for information after a memorial was attacked in Garvagh in what police are treating as a sectarian hate crime.

Police received a report of criminal damage in the Garvagh area on Wednesday, May 21.

Inspector Brogan said: "It was reported that traffic signage, a bridge and a welcome sign had been spray-painted in the Glenullin Road area.

"We are treating this as a sectarian hate crime. Enquiries are continuing and we would ask anyone who might be able to assist, to contact us on 101."

Police received a report of criminal damage in the Garvagh area on Wednesday, 21st May. CREDIT NI WORLDplaceholder image
Police received a report of criminal damage in the Garvagh area on Wednesday, 21st May. CREDIT NI WORLD

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Anyone with information can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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