Police are appealing for information Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph
Two instances of racist graffiti in west Belfast are being treated as racially motivated hate incidents by police.
The graffiti was spotted on a wall and footpath in the Glenwood and Twinbrook areas of the city on 22 July.
“We received a report that sometime overnight on Tuesday, 22nd July graffiti had been sprayed on a wall in the Glenwood area,” said PSNI Neighbourhood Sergeant Nick Orman.
“We’re also investigating a similar report in the riverside area of Twinbrook where graffiti was also recently painted onto a footpath.
“Both of these reports are being treated as racially-motivated hate incidents, and our enquiries are continuing.
“We’re also aware of other reports of graffiti in these areas – which have since been painted over.
“We will, however, continue to engage with local representatives and partner agencies concerning this issue.”
Police are appealing for information Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph
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Sinn Féin councillor Caoimhín McCann has condemned racist graffiti painted in the Woodside area.
“It’s sickening and disgraceful that racist graffiti has appeared once again in Woodside,” he said.
“This hateful behaviour is deplorable and does not reflect the views of the community, who value diversity and stand for equality.
“Anyone with information should contact the PSNI so that those responsible can be brought to justice.”
Police have urged anyone who has witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or who may have relevant dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 963 23/07/25.