Appeal to help catch local '˜grinches' who damaged Dromara's Christmas Tree

Police have appealed for witnesses or information after the Christmas tree in Dromara was vandalised in the early hours of Christmas Eve.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Jan 2018, 15:09 BST

Updated 4th Jan 2018, 15:12 BST

Cllr Janet Gray MBE at the Christmas tree in Dromara village.

The Star reported last week how staff from Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council had to install replacement lights and decorations on the tree following the incident.

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Police have now posted an appeal seeking information for “some local grinches”.

Posting on social media, they said: “Did you hear or see anything suspicious? Your information could be important.

“If you do have any information please contact police on 101 quoting reference number 611 24/12/17 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800555111.”