Mayor of Derry and Strabane Councillor Patricia Logue laying a wreath at the Diamond to remember those who died in the Battle of the Somme in 1916
The theft, which is being treated as a sectarian hate crime, occurred shortly before 2.30 am.
Wreaths were placed at the memorial last Saturday, July 1, to commemorate all those from the city and district who lost their lives in the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
Chief Inspector Luke Moyne said: “We are making enquiries, and we’re appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the Diamond area around this time, or who knows where the wreaths were taken, to contact us on 101 quoting 143 of 05/07/23.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Patricia Logue, laid a wreath last Saturday, saying: “Today I paid my respects to those from our city and district who lost their lives during the Battle of the Somme, a hugely significant event in our shared history
“I am committed to being a Mayor for all identities and traditions in our society, irrespective of background.”
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