Theft of wreaths from the Cenotaph in The Diamond in Londonderry on November 10 'being treated as a sectarian-motivated hate crime'
Police in Londonderry are making a specific appeal for information as part of enquiries into the theft of several wreaths that were laid earlier this month at The Cenotaph in The Diamond in the city.
‘Initially, on 11 November, one wreath was reported stolen however, following enquiries, police have established that a number of wreaths appear to have been stolen,’ said the statement.
‘This is believed to have occurred late on Monday night, 10th November, around 11.30pm.
‘This theft is being treated as a sectarian-motivated hate crime.
‘Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area around this time and saw any suspicious behaviour, or captured footage on dash cam, in particular in the area of Butcher Street, or know where the wreaths are’.
The number to call with information is 101, quoting reference 856 of 11/11/25, or report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/