Police received a report of criminal damage in the Garvagh area on Wednesday, 21st May.

Inspector Brogan said: "It was reported that traffic signage, a bridge and a welcome sign had been spray-painted in the Glenullin Road area. 

"We are treating this as a sectarian hate crime. 

"Enquiries are continuing and we would ask anyone who might be able to assist, to contact us on 101."

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.