Decorations damaged on Derry’s Christmas tree
Police Derry City and Strabane say: “We believe that this happened during last night when someone has pulled and damaged a significant number of the ornaments.
“People of this city have put in hard work to bring light and joy after a hard few years, this act of vandalism is really frustrating for everyone in the City.
“CCTV enquiries continue however if anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact us on 101 quoting reference 27 of 02/12/21.”
Last week Derry City and Strabane District Council reported a number of incidents of criminal damage to the tree and incidents of climbing the tree.
A council spokesperson said: “Regrettably there have been a number of incidents of vandalism and tampering with the Christmas trees in the city centre since they were erected last week.
“As well as the obvious dangers, this represents criminal damage and the PSNI, Community Safety Wardens and CCTV operators are keeping a close eye on Guildhall Square and Waterloo Place in particular where a number of incidents have been reported of damage to baubles and people climbing the trees.
“The decorations are there for everyone to enjoy so we would appreciate if people respect them and report any incidents of vandalism you experience to the PSNI.”
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