Police investigation after graffiti, including words such as ‘Jesus Saves’ smeared over walls in Lurgan

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The PSNI is appealing for information and witnesses after the graffiti was daubed on a number of walls and premises in the area. The large letters have also been sprayed in paint on the gable walls of people’s homes as well as local commercial premises.

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PSNI in Lurgan are investigating a surge in graffiti in the Taghnevan area with slogans such as Jesus Lives and Jesus Saves sprayed over people's homes, commercial businesses and other property.PSNI in Lurgan are investigating a surge in graffiti in the Taghnevan area with slogans such as Jesus Lives and Jesus Saves sprayed over people's homes, commercial businesses and other property.
PSNI in Lurgan are investigating a surge in graffiti in the Taghnevan area with slogans such as Jesus Lives and Jesus Saves sprayed over people’s homes, commercial businesses and other property.

Sergeant Boyd said: “Officers received a report of criminal damage caused to commercial premises within the area of Taghenaven and Drumlin Drive on Thursday morning, 4th April.

“Two walls outside the shop had been spray painted red. Three bus stops along the Old Portadown Road had also been sprayed with red paint,” said the PSNI Sergeant.

“Police also observed similar graffiti on a garage door in the Killough Gardens area and a wall in the Dingwell Park area of the town. Further damage was also caused to walls in Downshire Avenue area.

PSNI in Lurgan are investigating a surge in graffiti in the Taghnevan area with slogans such as Jesus Lives and Jesus Saves sprayed over people's homes, commercial businesses and other property.PSNI in Lurgan are investigating a surge in graffiti in the Taghnevan area with slogans such as Jesus Lives and Jesus Saves sprayed over people's homes, commercial businesses and other property.
PSNI in Lurgan are investigating a surge in graffiti in the Taghnevan area with slogans such as Jesus Lives and Jesus Saves sprayed over people’s homes, commercial businesses and other property.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who was in these areas on Wednesday evening, 3rd April or Thursday morning, 4th April between 9pm and 7am and noticed anything suspicious, to make contact with police,” he said.

“Anyone with information who may be able to assist with our investigation or has CCTV, dash-cam or mobile footage, can contact us on 101, quoting reference 374 04/04/24.”

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/

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