18/07/2018

Investigation Launched After Burglary At LGBT Charity Offices

An investigation has launched following a burglary at an LGBT charity's offices in Belfast.

A number of laptops were stolen and the office of The Rainbow Project was smashed in Waring Street.

It is believed the burglary happened sometime between 6.45pm on Tuesday, 17 July, and 7.45am on Wednesday, 18 July.

Several windows were also damaged.

Sinn Fein Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady said: "I am deeply disappointed to learn that offices belonging to the Rainbow Project were burgled just over a week before the start of Belfast Pride.

"The Rainbow Project provide an invaluable service to many in the community and will continue to do so.

"Those engaged in these criminal attacks on people’s property need to face the full rigours of the law.

"I would appeal to anyone with information about this burglary to contact the PSNI."

(CD)


Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

13 February 2024
Tourism NI Launch New 'Get Into Tourism' Training Course
Tourism NI has announced the launch of a new accredited training course, designed to encourage people to 'Get Into Tourism'. The organisation has teamed up with Belfast Metropolitan College to deliver the free Level 2 City and Guilds qualifications.
09 February 2024
Chief Constable Criticised For Not Inviting UUP To PNSI Graduation
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has criticised PNSI Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher, for his failure to invite their party leader, Doug Beattie, to the PSNI Graduation Ceremony. UUP member of the Policing Board, Mike Nesbitt, said: "For the avoidance of doubt, I welcome the fact Michelle O'Neill MLA will attend in her capacity as First Minister.
07 March 2024
Murder Investigation Launches After Man Found In West Belfast
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man found in west Belfast. On Wednesday, 06 March, a man was found with serious injuries in the Cupar Street area just before 8pm. The man was treated at the scene by emergency services before being transferred to hospital. He was pronounced dead a short time later.
19 February 2024
Fourteen Sentenced In East Belfast UVF Investigation
The PSNI have welcomed the sentencing of thirteen men and one woman in connection with an investigation into suspected criminality linked to the East Belfast UVF by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force. The defendants were sentenced over the five-week period, from 11 January to 16 February, at Belfast Crown Court.
14 February 2024
Epic Cinematic Experience For Belfast XR Festival
The heart-wrenching voyage of survival 'Stay Alive My Son' has been confirmed as one of the experiences for this year's Belfast XR Festival later this month.