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25/07/2005
Car and house attacked in Garvagh
Police in Garvagh, Co Londonderry, are appealing for information after a car and house were attacked in separate incidents at the weekend.
During the first incident, shortly after 1am on Saturday, a number of youths attacked a passing car with a missile in the War Memorial clock area of the town. The driver of the vehicle stopped for a short time before driving off.
A short time later extensive damage was caused to property in the Main Street and Bridge Street areas of the town. Kerbstones throughout the area were painted red, white and blue and a number of sectarian slogans were daubed on property.
Anyone with information about the damage is asked to contact police on 028 7034 4122 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
During the first incident, shortly after 1am on Saturday, a number of youths attacked a passing car with a missile in the War Memorial clock area of the town. The driver of the vehicle stopped for a short time before driving off.
A short time later extensive damage was caused to property in the Main Street and Bridge Street areas of the town. Kerbstones throughout the area were painted red, white and blue and a number of sectarian slogans were daubed on property.
Anyone with information about the damage is asked to contact police on 028 7034 4122 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
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