Police appealing for information about 'racially motivated graffiti' which appeared at Coalisland

POLICE are appealing for information after racially motivated graffiti appeared in the vicinity of Maplebrook in Coalisland.

They say it is believed the graffiti was sprayed on a fence sometime on Saturday, October 31.

In a social media post, Mid Ulster police appealed to anyone who saw anything or has information about the incident to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 264 02/11/26.

Meanwhile, a separate incident has taken place close to Brackaville Chapel, where a burnt out car was discovered near the Grotto.

The incident has been described as particularly disrespectful given its proximity to the local cemetery, Torrent councillor, Dan Kerr, said.

“The act itself was deliberately done but doing such a thing near the local cemetery is very disrespectful with lots of people finding comfort in visiting their deceased family members' final resting place.”