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Graffiti sprayed on walls, shops and bus stops in Lurgan as police seek culprits

An appeal has been issued following a graffiti spree in Lurgan under the cover of darkness earlier this week.

Detectives have appealed for information and witnesses after graffiti was daubed on a number of walls and premises in the area.

Sergeant Boyd said: “Officers received a report of criminal damage caused to commercial premises within the area of Taghenaven and Drumlin Drive on Thursday morning, April 4.

“Two walls outside the shop had been spray painted red. Three bus stops along the Old Portadown Road had also been sprayed with red paint.

“Police also observed similar graffiti on a garage door in the Killough Gardens area and a wall in the Dingwell Park area of the town. Further damage was also caused to walls in Downshire Avenue area.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who was in these areas on Wednesday evening, April 3 or Thursday morning, April 4 between 9pm and 7am and noticed anything suspicious, to make contact with police.

“Anyone with information who may be able to assist with our investigation or has CCTV, dash-cam or mobile footage, can contact us on 101, quoting reference 374 04/04/24.”

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/

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