Police probe incidents of splash of white paints on ‘allies statue’ of Winston Churchill and Franklin D Roosevelt, others

LONDON, United Kingdom – Officials of the London Metropolitan Police have swung into action following incidents of criminal damage to a number of statues in central London by unknown assailants who splashed white paint on them.

The affected statues include Bomber Cpmmand Memorial in Green Park, ‘Allies Statue’ of Winston Churchill and Franklin D Roosevelt in New Bond Street, the Canada Memorial in Green Park, The Royal Marine Memorial in The Mall and the Yvonne Fletcher memorial in St James’s Square.

“On Monday, 21 January, police also received subsequent reports of damage to the ‘Allies Statue’ of Winston Churchill and Franklin D Roosevelt in New Bond Street, the Canada Memorial in Green Park, The Royal Marine Memorial in The Mall and the Yvonne Fletcher memorial in St James’s Square”, the police said.

In all cases white paint had been splashed on the memorials, the police noted, adding that at this early stage in the investigation, all the incidents are being treated as linked.

“Detectives from Central West CID are investigating and are carrying out a number of enquiries including forensic examination and reviewing CCTV.

Detective Inspector Dave Watkinson said: “These crimes have understandably caused anger and offence and we are working hard to identify and apprehend those responsible.

“Our enquiries are moving at pace and I urge anyone who saw anything suspicious at the locations concerned to contact us.”

So far, no arrests have been made. Enquiries continue.

Anyone who has information is asked to call the incident room on 020 7321 8210 where they can speak to a detective from Central West CID.Alternatively, you can call 101 quoting CAD reference 6493/20JAN or Tweet @MetCC.Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.