Monumental structure subjected to divisive, religious assault
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Londonderry's historical Walker's Plinth has fallen victim to a paint-throwing hate crime, which police are probing as a sectarian attack.
This incident on the city walls occurred between 6:20 and 6:40 PM BST on Tuesday.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) suspects a group of individuals are responsible for this attack.
This is just the latest in a string of sectarian hate crimes plaguing the city over the past few days. All of these incidents are under investigation.
These incidents of hate and violence in Londonderry have stirred up concerns and have led to several arrests[1][2][3]. Here are some additional incidents that recently occurred:
- A violent altercation left three young lads battered, adding fuel to the fire of the hate crimes inquiry[1][3].
- In another incident, a bus was targeted, becoming yet another casualty in this destructive wave[1][3].
- A mural suffered the same fate, becoming another symbol of intolerance[1][3].
- Two young fellows were involved in a violent altercation that is also being looked at as a hate crime[2].
The PSNI has appealed for peace and tranquility in the face of these incidents. [1][2][3]
References:
[1] BBC News. (2022, April 13). Londonderry incidents treated as sectarian hate crimes. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-60858893
[2] Belfast Telegraph. (2022, April 13). PSNI appeal for calm after Derry crowds protest against PSNI's handling of sectarian hate crime. [online] Available at: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/psni-appeal-for-calm-after-derry-crowds-protest-against-psnis-handling-of-sectarian-hate-crime-41034551.html
[3] Derry Journal. (2022, April 13). Section of Londonderry's Walls damaged in sectarian hate crime. [online] Available at: https://www.derryjournal.com/news/crime/section-of-londondonderrys-walls-damaged-in-sectarian-hate-crime-42601704
- The historic Walker's Plinth in Londonderry was a target of a general-news worthy hate crime, with police investigating it as a sectarian attack involving paint-throwing.
- Following a series of hate crimes in Londonderry, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has urged for peace and tranquility, as incidents such as violent altercations, targeted bus attacks, and damaged murals continue to occur.
- These recent occurrences of intolerance include the brutal beating of three young lads, a bus becoming another casualty, a mural becoming a symbol of hate, and two violent altercations under investigation as potential hate crimes.
- The latest sectarian crime, the vandalism of the Walker's Plinth, is just one example of the numerous incidents plaguing Londonderry over the past few days, all of which are currently under investigation.
