Police Treat Rainham Vehicle Graffiti as Racially Motivated Criminal Damage.
Police are investigating suspected racially motivated criminal damage after four vehicles were sprayed with paint in Rainham, with detectives appealing for witnesses and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
The incident took place in Mungo Park Road during the early hours of Sunday, 25 October. Police say officers are carrying out enquiries to identify those responsible and are speaking to those affected.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve Mulcahy, attached to the East Area Command Unit, said: “We are aware of reports that four vehicles were damaged with spray paint in Mungo Park Road, Rainham, in the early hours of Sunday, 25 October. These offences are being treated as racially-motivated criminal damage.
“We understand the concern that incidents of this nature cause in the local community and want to reassure residents that we take all reports of racist abuse extremely seriously. Officers are carrying out enquiries to identify those responsible as well as speaking to those affected.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, or has information that may assist our investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 01/8225878/26.”
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