Narrow Water memorial damaged twice in one week

A memorial in Narrow Water, Warrenpoint, has been damaged for the second time in just one week.

Police are treating the recurring damage as a hate crime.

The memorial, which remembers 18 British soldiers killed by the IRA in 1979, has been frequently targeted by vandals.

On Friday evening it is believed wreaths were damaged and thrown onto the road.

On Thursday, crosses were broken and wreaths were again scattered at the memorial.

Last month, criminal damage was also reported to police after an incident on Saturday 15 September.

Inspector Ryan Moore said: 'All these reports are being treated as hate crimes. We would urge anyone who witnessed what happened last night – or either of the previous incidents – to get in touch with police.'

Anyone who may have captured dashcam or helmet cam footage on the Warrenpoint Road last night is asked to contact the police on 101 quoting reference number CCS 306 of 06/10/18.

You can also ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.