Was garden wall vandalism racially motivated?

A wall was vandalised in Luton in what is believed to be a racially motivated incident.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Mar 2017, 11:53 BST

Updated 24th Mar 2017, 11:05 BST

Between Monday 13 March and Saturday 18 March, a wall in Turners Road South, Luton, was vandalised and police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

PC Ryan Chandhar, investigating, said: “This was a needless act of vandalism and has caused the owners a great deal of stress. I am appealing to anyone with information, as well as any witnesses who might have seen anything suspicious in the area, to get in touch and help us find those responsible.

“Bedfordshire Police takes hate crime very seriously; it has no place in our society.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and speak with PC Ryan Chandhar with the crime reference number 405 of 18 March. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.

Luton Bedfordshire Police