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08 Sept 2025

Police investigating after red paint daubed on Derry business

Officers received a report that a fire extinguisher and paint bombs had been thrown at the premises, resulting in significant damage being caused to the building

Police investigating after red paint daubed on Derry business

The damage caused to the premises. PHOTO: Shannon Moore

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of criminal damage caused to premises in The Diamond area of Derry on Friday, October 4.

Sergeant Ross said: “Shortly before 6pm, officers received a report that a fire extinguisher and paint bombs had been thrown at the premises, resulting in significant damage being caused to the building.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of this incident, which at this time, we are treating as a hate crime.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or who has any information which might assist us with our enquiries, to get in touch.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1338 of 04/10/24.”

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