Investigation underway after statue damaged in Randwick

Friday, 24 January 2025 09:40:17 AM

An investigation is underway after a statue was damaged in Sydney's Eastern Beaches.

About 8.15am today (Friday 24 January 2025), officers attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command responded to reports of a statue damaged and vandalised with graffiti on Belmore Road, Randwick.

A number of items at the location have been seized by police.

A crime scene has been established, which will be forensically examined by specialist police.

Police are working with Randwick Council to assist with the removal of the graffiti.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information, CCTV and/or dashcam footage in relation to the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

NSW Police encourages members of the public to report any suspicious behaviour around monuments and significant sights across the Australia Day Long Weekend.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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