Pro-IRA poster erected at Castlederg

Republican vandals removed a poppy wreath and remembrance crosses and erected a pro-IRA poster at the site of the murder of two UDR soldiers in Castlederg with police appealling for witnesses
By Niall Mulholland
Published 18th Jul 2014, 10:12 BST

The memorial was installed on Monday and the police received a report of the vandalism on Wednesday (July 16).

Chief Inspector Andy Lemon, the area commander, said he condemned the incident.

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He added: “We are investigating this as a hate incident and have seized the poster.

“Incidents of this kind do nothing for community harmony in the area, indeed I believe the vast majority of people in and around Castlederg will be appalled by what has happened.”

Information can be given on the police non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, it can be provided to the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.