Police investigate linked incidents of threatening graffiti in west Belfast

Police are investigating two incidents of threatening graffiti in west Belfast which officers believe may be connected.

Police Service of Northern Ireland emblem mounted on a brick wall
Police Service of Northern Ireland emblem. © The Belfast Desk

The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed on Thursday 8 October that it was examining reports of criminal damage in the Glasvey Gardens and Suffolk Road areas.

Two incidents reported

The first incident was reported shortly after 10.40am on Tuesday 6 October, when threatening graffiti was discovered on a wall at a property in Glasvey Gardens.

A second report was received at approximately 10.30am on Thursday 8 October, concerning further graffiti painted on a wall at a property in Suffolk Road.

Investigating officers believe the incidents are linked, although police have not disclosed the nature of the threats.

Police appeal for information

The PSNI said enquiries are continuing and appealed for information from anyone who witnessed either incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting reference number 436 of 6 October 2026.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers.

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