Police today (17 July) released CCTV imagery of a suspect sought in a second vandalism incident at the Windrush Untold Stories exhibition in Brixton’s Windrush Square.
Police received a report that a display board had been vandalised at 11.30am on Wednesday.
After carrying out initial enquiries, they are looking to identify a man seen on CCTV and are appealing to the public for information.
The suspect was captured on CCTV entering Windrush Square at 09.53am. He is approximately 30 to 40 years old, of medium build and was carrying a walking aid or crutch.
He was last seen walking northbound on Brixton Road past Morleys department store.
Officers said they are keeping an open mind as to the motivations at this time.
They do not believe it to be linked to another incident of vandalism that happened on Thursday 3 July.
This involved a different suspect, a 24-year-old man who was arrested and has since been bailed while enquiries continue.
Investigating officers said again today that they do not believe this incident was racially motivated.
Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing in the local area, said: “Both offences have understandably caused distress among the local community. We are liaising directly with the exhibition organisers to keep them updated on both our investigations.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and the public is encouraged to approach these officers directly with any concerns.
“We would also ask for help in identifying the man caught on CCTV – if you have any information please come forward.”
You can contact police on 101 quoting CAD 5870/16JUL25.
To remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
The suspect in this incident seems quite distinctive, so should be easy to trace using the local CCTV camera footage in broad daylight, even if none of the people who read this article know who he is.