POLICE APPREHEND ALLEGED LAUNCESTON PRIDE FLAG VANDAL
Tasmania Police has identified a 17 year old person as responsible for the damage to LGBTIQA+ Pride flags in Launceston’s Brisbane Street Mall on June 4th this year.
The alleged culprit will be subject to diversionary action under the Youth Justice Act.
Equality Tasmania spokesperson, Rodney Croome, said:
“We appreciate Tasmania Police investigating this incident."
"The state's public places should be safe and inclusive for all Tasmanians including LGBTIQA+ Tasmanians."
"We hope the alleged offender is given an opportunity to understand the harm done by attacks like these on stigmatised communities.”
In a statement released today, Tasmania Police thanked members of the public who came forward with information that assisted them identity the individual involved.
In the statement Tasmania Police said,
“Police continue to work closely with community stakeholders to ensure public spaces remain inclusive and respectful for all.”
For a news report about the apprehension of the alleged vandal.
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For a copy of this statement on the web, click here
For more information contact Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.
