A man was detained after vandalism of a mural in Brixton's Windrush Square, initially arrested for vandalism, then later for racially aggravated criminal damage. Police do not believe the incident was racially motivated, and it may be related to mental health. The Friends of Windrush Square condemned the vandalism as a stark act of racial hatred, impacting a community central to UK culture. Local authorities are ensuring communication with community leaders while the investigation proceeds.
"The distressing vandalism was driven by racial hatred and was seen as a blatant act directed at a community that has given so much to the life and spirit of the UK."
"We absolutely recognise the concern this matter has caused and that the community perceives this to be a hate crime."
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