Stirling Observer

Plea as MP’s office targeted again

- Chris Marzella

Police this week issued an appeal for informatio­n following a vandalism attack on the office of Stephen Kerr.

The Stirling MP’s constituen­cy base in Borestone Crescent was targeted for the fourth time since the he was elected in June last year.

Vandals last month spray painted the words‘traitor’and ’lies’on the wall of the office, near Borestone roundabout.

Police conducting inquiries since the incident and are now asking for anyone who may have informatio­n to contact them. Constable Stuart Gray, of Stirling Police , said:“Targeting an individual because of their political affiliatio­ns cannot and will not be tolerated and we would ask anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity in this area between Wednesday, June 13, and Thursday, June 14 ,to contact police immediatel­y. In addition, anyone with any informatio­n that can help us trace the culprits should also get in touch.”

Last September, vandals damaged large aluminium signage at the premises and two months later lewd graffiti was daubed on a wall there.

Speaking after the most recent incident, Mr Kerr told the Observer:“This is a despicable and cowardly act by someone who has no respect for the people of Stirling.

“This office is used by many people to access advice and support and there is no regard for them or the staff. My office remains open and my staff and I remain determined to keep doing our job in serving all the people of Stirling.”

Those with informatio­n can contact Stirling Police Station by calling the non–emergency 101 number and quote incident number 1233 of the June 14. Alternativ­ely an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestopp­ers on 0800 555 111.

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Police probe Vandalism attack on MP’s office under investigat­ion

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