The graffiti has appeared on the Braniel estate
Police have launched a hate crime investigation after racist graffiti appeared on a tower block in East Belfast.
The graffiti has been written on the side of Whincroft House on Southland Dale in the Braniel estate and is believed to have been written on Wednesday, October 1. It was reported to police in the early hours of Thursday, October 2.
The graffiti, which says ‘locals only’ with what appears to be a target beside it, is being investigated as a racially motivated hate crime.
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Inspector Dawson said: “We are investigating this as a racially-motivated hate crime, and would appeal to anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area, or who may have relevant doorbell camera, CCTV, or other footage, to contact police at Strandtown on 101, quoting reference number 58 02/10/25.
“There is no place in our society for this type of intimidating behaviour and we will continue to engage with local representatives and partner agencies around community safety.
“Reports can also be made online at https://www.psni.police.uk/report or in confidence through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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