Appeal following racially aggravated criminal damage in Truro
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following an incident of racially aggravated criminal damage at Cornwall Islamic Community Centre in Truro.
Substantial damage was caused to the metal gates at the centre in Quenchwell Road overnight between Thursday 17 September and today, 18 September. It is believed the gates were deliberately struck by a vehicle.
An unknown substance, possibly oil, was also poured within the grounds and on the exterior wall of the centre.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone with information which can assist with the investigation, including details of any suspicious vehicles in the area.
Chief Superintendent Scott Bradley, police commander for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, said: “Due to the location of the incident, we are treating it as racially aggravated criminal damage until such time as the evidence suggests otherwise.
“Such acts of mindless vandalism will not be welcomed in our communities. I would like to assure local residents that they can expect to see reassurance patrols being carried out today and over the weekend.
“I would urge anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area at the time, or who has any information that could assist the investigation, to contact us via 101 or our website quoting log no 169 of 18/9/26.”
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.
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