Police in Derry investigating a possible sectarian hate crime have arrested two 16-year-old boys.
One of those arrested remains in custody, while the other has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.
The arrests followed a PSNI investigation of an incident in the Moyglass Place area of Strathfoyle, on the outskirts of the city, on Sunday, August 18.
Shortly after 10.40pm, police received a report of a possible ongoing burglary in the area, and that a number of males were involved.
Police responded, attending the area, and noted damage to a door of a property.
Arrests after report of ongoing burglary in Strathfoyle. More here: https://t.co/OvXQRWVAX8 pic.twitter.com/7qM46WSzGk
— Police Derry City and Strabane (@PSNIDCSDistrict) August 19, 2024
Graffiti was also noted in the vicinity, and a sectarian hate crime motivation is one line of enquiry.
Enquiries are ongoing and police appeal to anyone with information they believe would assist their investigation to call 101, quoting reference 1674 of 18/08/24 or submit a report online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
