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    Photo of suspect released as police probe vandalism of Pride flag | UK News

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    Photo of suspect released as police probe vandalism of Pride flag

    Detectives probing a ‘linked series of homophobic hate crimes’ in east London have released a photo of their chief suspect. 

    The image, released yesterday by the Metropolitan Police, comes as London holds its annual LGBTQ+ Pride march. 

    The force has outlined how in the early hours of last Sunday, they were called to a scene at Forest Gate Railway Station on Woodgrange Road, east London, where a large Pride flag on the nearby pavement had been vandalised. 

    Further reports came in on Wednesday ‘regarding criminal damage to two other flags at the same location.’

    The culprit or culprits appears to have used red paint to paint over the symbols. 

    Detective Inspector James Rush, of the force’s North East Public Protection team, said: ‘We believe that the same person committed these offences.

    ‘While the person’s face is covered, we hope that someone who lives or works in the area may recognise the individual from their distinctive clothing. 

    ‘If you think you may recognise the person shown in the image – maybe they are a customer at your shop, or live nearby – I would urge you to contact my team.

    He added: ‘I understand providing information to police can be intimidating, but I can reassure the public that any information provided will be handled sensitively. 

    ‘If you would rather provide information anonymously, please contact Crimestoppers.’

    Meanwhile on Saturday, thousands of people descended on the streets of the nation’s capital to celebrate London Pride. 

    The organisers of the famous event have said they aim to ‘raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and advocate for the freedoms that will enable everyone to live their lives on equal footing.’

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