Police appeal for information after wreaths stolen from Derry Cenotaph

Police in Derry are making a specific appeal for information as part of enquiries into the theft of several wreaths that were laid earlier this month at The Cenotaph in The Diamond in the city.

Initially, on November 11, one wreath was reported stolen however, following enquiries, police have established that a number of wreaths appear to have been stolen. This is believed to have occurred late on Monday night, November 10, around 11.30pm.

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A 16-year-old male was arrested on Monday evening, November 10, in connection with an incident in The Fountain area, where a banner was reported stolen

This theft is being treated as a sectarian-motivated hate crime.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area around this time and saw any suspicious behaviour, or captured footage on dash cam, in particular in the area of Butcher Street, or know where the wreaths are.

The number to call with information is 101, quoting reference 856 of 11/11/25, or report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.