Narrow Water memorial attacked for second time in days

By Adam Evans

A memorial for the 18 soldiers killed at Narrow Water has been attacked for the second time in just a week.

The PSNI says wreaths were found damaged and thrown onto the road this morning.

On Thursday, crosses were broken and wreaths scattered at the memorial on the main road between Warrenpoint and Newry.

We're told these two incidents, and one last month are all being treated as hate crimes.

PSNI Inspector Ryan Moore said: "We received a report around 7.30am this morning that wreaths had been damaged and thrown onto the road.  It is believed that this happened sometime overnight.

"This is the second time this week that damage at the site has been reported to police.  On Thursday 4 October, crosses were broken and wreaths scattered at the memorial on the main Warrenpoint to Newry road.

"And last month, damage was reported to us after an incident there on Saturday evening, 15 September. 

"All these reports are being treated as hate crimes.

"We would urge anyone who witnessed what happened last night – or either of the previous incidents – to get in touch with police.  We would also ask anyone who may have captured dashcam or helmet cam footage on the Warrenpoint Road last night to contact us on 101, quoting reference number CCS 306 of 06/10/18."