Windrush Exhibition Vandalism Branded 'Not a Hate Crime' as Man Arrested
BRIXTON, GREATER LONDON, JUL 6 – A 24-year-old man was arrested following vandalism at a Windrush generation exhibition, with police confirming the incident is not being treated as a hate crime.
- Portraits honouring the Windrush generation in Brixton's Windrush Square were vandalised early on Thursday, July 3.
- Police responded promptly and arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of vandalism on Saturday, July 5, with investigations ongoing.
- Superintendent Gabriel Cameron and the Met Police have indicated that the incident is not currently classified as a hate crime, while recognizing the community’s concern and distress.
- Friends of Windrush Square described the vandalism as "an attack on public art" causing "considerable distress", while a fundraising page raised over £2,000 for restoration.
- Local officers maintain contact with exhibition organisers and remain in the area to address concerns, suggesting ongoing community support amid further enquiries.
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Man, 24, arrested after Windrush exhibition vandalised in Brixton - as Met Police not treating incident as hate crime
A 24-year-old man has been arrested after an exhibition honouring the Windrush generation was vandalised in Brixton, which a local group has blasted as an act of "racial hatred".
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Man arrested after Windrush exhibition vandalised in Brixton
Met Police officers were called to Windrush Square on Thursday following reports of damage to the display
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