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Farrell: Anger at attack on Derry rainbow crossing

written by cassoscoop August 3, 2023
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Paint attack on Derry’s rainbow crossing

SDLP Ballyarnett councillor Rory Farrell has said there is real anger in Derry after vandalism of a rainbow crossing in the city.

Police are treating damage to the crossing as a hate crime after it was daubed with paint.

Said Councillor Farrell: “There is anger, sadness and a real sense of disappointment in Derry after this vandalism of the rainbow crossing in our city centre.

“This is a city that is renowned for the warm welcome it extends to everyone, including our LGBT+ community and I’d like to express my solidarity with them.

“Derry has a vibrant LGBT+ community and they should not feel intimidated as a result of this incident.

“The funding for this crossing was secured by my colleague Brian Tierney during his year as Mayor and received the unanimous support of councillors.

“It was the first of its kind on our island and many people in this city were justly proud of that fact.

“Since it has been installed it has proven very popular amongst locals and tourists alike, with many stopping to have their picture taken.

“This vandalism comes in the context of increasing attacks on LGBT+ people across these islands and around the world.

“We need to send a clear message that this kind of hate will not be tolerated in our city, particularly ahead of our Pride festival later this month.

“The people who carried out this attack do not speak for the people of Derry and I would urge anyone with any information about this to come forward to police.”

Farrell: Anger at attack on Derry rainbow crossing was last modified: August 3rd, 2023 by cassoscoop

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