Vandals spray graffiti on stonework and damage railings at south Donegal church

Gardaí are urging the public to contact them should they observe a gang of youths in or around the grounds of the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bundoran | Gooogle Maps

placeholder image — Gardaí are urging the public to contact them should they observe a gang of youths in or around the grounds of the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bundoran | Gooogle Maps

Gardaí say youths have frequently been gathering at the church in the late evening and at night

Vandals have sprayed graffiti on the stonework of a south Donegal church.

Railings have also been damaged at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bundoran, where gardaí say youths have frequently been gathering in the late evening and at night.

Gardaí believe the incidents of criminal damage occurred between August 1 and August 8.

“We appeal to anyone who may have relevant information in relation to these acts of criminal damage to contact Gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071-9858530,” a Garda spokesperson said.

“It has been reported that a number of youths have frequently been gathering at that location in the late evening/night times.

“We urge the public to contact gardaí immediately should they ever observe a gang of youths in or around the church grounds.

“Any type of suspicious activity, people or vehicles in or around a church or any place of worship should always be reported to gardaí without hesitation.”