Barclays Bank in Croydon Vandalised in Disturbing Late-Night Attack
Barclays Bank in Croydon has been left battered after vandals smashed several windows, causing serious damage to the branch. The shocking attack forced police to seal off the area with a 123 cordon, sparking alarm among local businesses and residents.
Pro-Palestine Graffiti Stokes Tensions
The Met Police confirmed the incident happened shortly before 2am on Thursday 18 April. Officers were called to North End, Croydon, after a pro-Palestine slogan was spray-painted onto the front of the bank.
“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,” a Met Police spokesperson said.
“Officers attended but those responsible had left the scene. There has been no arrest and enquiries into the circumstances continue.”
“We will not tolerate people causing criminal damage to buildings under the guise of protest.”
Police Urge Public to Come Forward
The community is urged to help bring the vandals to justice. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X (formerly Twitter) quoting reference CAD408/18Apr.
The damage at Barclays has left locals demanding swift action to protect their high street and keep Croydon safe.
