PSNI probe after signs erected at Lurgan school in 'racially motivated' incident

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Police have commenced an investigation after two racially-motivated signs were erected outside a Northern Ireland primary school.

Officers received a report on Monday evening, January 6, that the signs had been tied to school railings in the Pollock Drive area of Lurgan.

The signs have since been removed by police who say they are treating this report as a potential racially-motivated public order offence.

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PSNI District Commander for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Superintendent Brendan Green said: “Our enquiries are ongoing today. As our investigation progresses we will continue to engage with local community representatives and partner agencies.

“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.

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