Police are investigating a ‘racially-motivated’ offence after two signs were erected outside a primary school in Lurgan.
It happened on Monday evening (January 6), in the Pollock Drive area of the Co. Armagh town.
District Commander for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Superintendent Brendan Green said: “Officers received a report on Monday evening, 6th January that the signs had been tied to school railings in the Pollock Drive area of the town.
“The signs have since been removed by our officers, and we are treating this report as a potential racially-motivated public order offence. Our enquiries are ongoing today.
“As our investigation progresses we will continue to engage with local community representatives and partner agencies.”
The incident comes as police also investigate separate hate crimes after properties in the same area were attacked after reports of a child being suspiciously approached in a play park.
Superintendent Green continued: “We would reiterate our appeal that anyone with information about the signs is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1672 06/01/25.”
Alternatively, you can report online at https://www.psni.police.uk/report or in confidence through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
