Man arrested over graffiti to police van and Queen Victoria statue

A suspect has been questioned over graffiti in Leamington.

A police van was vandalised while parked outside Leamington Justice Centre on Newbold Terrace over the night of Sunday (27 September) and Monday.

The same vandalism was discovered by officers on Tuesday (29 September) on the Queen Victoria statue in The Parade.

Officers probing the vandalism have arrested a 19-year-old man from Leamington on suspicion of causing criminal damage. He was also arrested on suspicion of possession of class B drugs after cannabis was seized by officers.

The man has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Warwickshire Police via their website – www.warwickshire.police.uk – or by calling 101 quoting crime 23/41827/20. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

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