Police investigating racist graffiti in Lisburn

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

Police are investigating racist graffiti at a number of locations in Lisburn.

A councillor said graffiti in one area was targeting the city’s Muslim residents.

The PSNI said it had received a number of reports on Friday.

Appeal for information following racist graffiti in Lisburn. Details here: https://t.co/hL2N3ryD9m pic.twitter.com/BUgPH1laww

— Police Lisburn and Castlereagh (@PSNILisCreagh) October 3, 2025

A spokesperson said: “These reports are being treated as racially-motivated hate crimes and our inquiries are ongoing.

“We will also continue to engage with local representatives and partner agencies concerning this issue.

“We would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or who may have relevant dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 214 of 03/10/25.”

SDLP councillor Pat Catney said graffiti which had appeared in the Chapel Hill area targeting Muslim residents was “chilling”.

He said: “This disgraceful incitement has no place in Lisburn.

“So many people from across all faiths and backgrounds are working hard to lift this city up and bring everyone together, and this goes completely against all of that work.

“Anyone inciting violence like this is to condemned.

“I have already contacted the PSNI in relation to the chilling appearance of this hateful message and I am working with council officials to get it removed.

“It is up to all of us to come together to reject division and bigotry in whatever form it takes.”