23/09/2024

Appeal After 'Wanton Vandalism' Of Historic Train Carriages I Downpatrick

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a number of historical train carriages were damaged at a museum in Downpatrick.

It is believed that entry was gained to the site, at Market Street, some time on the afternoon of Friday, 20th September and a number of carriages within the museum were badly damaged.
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Describing the incident "extremely distressing" for the volunteers at the museum, Local policing Inspector Connolly appealed to anyone with information or who may have witnessed anything suspicious, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 642 21/09/24.

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/


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