A man has been arrested in relation to IRA graffiti sprayed on a building near the site of the Enniskillen bomb.

Police are investigating the report of criminal damage to the building in the Belmore Street area of Enniskillen and are treating it as a hate crime. 

Inspector Balfour from Enniskillen Neighbourhood Team said: “It was reported on Sunday 26th November that graffiti was sprayed on a wall in the area. The incident is being treated as a hate crime. We are also investigating a potential link between this incident and similar incidents of criminal damage which occurred in the town recently.

“A man in his 50s was arrested on Friday 1st December on suspicion of four counts of criminal damage and other related offences. He is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Police are appealing to anyone with any information in relation to this matter, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1600 26/11/23. A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.