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Police increase patrols as Portadown residents suffer spate of criminal damage

Churchill Park in Portadown

Police are investigating reports of criminal damage in the Churchill Park area of Portadown and have increased their presence in the area as a result.

It was reported that in the early hours of March 24, damage was caused to a vehicle by a male armed with a hammer.

A man, aged in his 20s, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of offences and has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

It was further reported that paint was thrown over a vehicle in the area on Sunday, April 5.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 385 of 5/4/26.

Officers will continue to provide a visible presence within the local community and are always there to help prevent and investigate any such crimes.

Police have charged a man to court following a report of criminal damage in the Churchill Park area of Portadown on Wednesday, April 8.

The 34-year-old has been charged with criminal damage.

As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

These incidents are not being treated as hate crime.

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