Barclays Bank in Croydon has been the target of a vandalism attack, resulting in extensive damage to the building and prompting a police response.
A group of vandals reportedly smashed several windows of the bank, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. Graffiti messages were also sprayed over the remaining windows, with messages reading “Baby Killers stop arming Isra Free Palestine.
The incident has led to a police cordon being put in place around the Barclays branch in Croydon. The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for a statement regarding the incident.
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Local residents and businesses have expressed shock and concern over the incident, with many calling for swift action to apprehend those responsible and ensure the safety of the community.
A Spokesman for the Met Police said:
On Thursday 18 April at approximately 01:45hrs police received a call to attend North End, Croydon after a report of criminal damage after a pro-Palestine slogan had been sprayed onto the front of a building.
Officers attended but those responsible had left the scene.
There has been no arrest and enquiries into the circumstances.
We will not tolerate people causing criminal damage to buildings under the guise of protest.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD408/18Apr
