Man arrested over graffiti to police van and Queen Victoria statue in Leamington

Officers probing the vandalism have arrested a 19-year-old man from Leamington on suspicion of causing criminal damage
By Kirstie Smith
Published 2nd Oct 2020, 17:47 BST
Updated 2nd Oct 2020, 17:56 BST
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A man has been arrested over graffiti to a police van and Queen Victoria statue in Leamington.

A police van was vandalised while parked outside Leamington Justice Centre on Newbold Terrace sometime overnight on Sunday (September 27) and Monday (September 28).

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The same vandalism was discovered by officers on Tuesday (September 29) on the Queen Victoria statue in The Parade.

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The graffiti on a police van and the Queen Victoria statue. Photos by Warwickshire PoliceThe graffiti on a police van and the Queen Victoria statue. Photos by Warwickshire Police
The graffiti on a police van and the Queen Victoria statue. Photos by Warwickshire Police

Officers probing the vandalism have arrested a 19-year-old man from Leamington on suspicion of causing criminal damage.

He was also arrested on suspicion of possession of class B drugs after cannabis was seized by officers.

The man has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Warwickshire Police via their website – www.warwickshire.police.uk – or by calling 101 quoting 23/41827/20.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.