Racist graffiti smeared on Craigavon flats probed as ‘hate crime’

Police are probing two incidents of racist graffiti being smeared and criminal damage caused to flats in Craigavon.
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The attacks happened over the past two days at homes in the Moyraverty Centre.

It is the latest in a series of attacks at the flats over the past year.

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Police are appealing for information after a report of criminal damage at residential premises yesterday morning (Thursday 24th January).

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Constable Young said: “Sometime between 4am and 7:10am, it was reported that a number of flats in the area had racist graffiti painted on them. The graffiti has subsequently been removed from the properties.

“We are also investigating a report of criminal damage in the early hours of this morning (Friday 25th January) at the same location. It was reported at around 00:25am a substance was thrown at the front door of a flat in the area.

“We are investigating a link between both incidents, which are both being treated as hate crimes.

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“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information to contact police in Lurgan on 101, quoting reference number 292 24/1/19. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”