Police not treating Windrush exhibition damage as hate crime
An investigation is taking place into suspected vandalism in Brixton's Windrush Square
Police have confirmed they're not treating damage to an exhibition honouring the Windrush generation in south London as a hate crime.
Officers from the Met were called to reports of damage in Windrush Square, Brixton at 6.09am on Thursday 3rd July 2025.
A spokesperson for the force has confirmed the incident is not being treated as a suspected hate crime.
A 24 year old man was arrested yesterday (Saturday 5th July 2025) on suspicion of vandalism and remains in custody.
We're told detectives will continue to carry out further enquiries to establish the full circumstances of what happened.
Superintendent Gabriel Cameron who leads policing in Brixton said:
"We understand that those in the community will feel distressed about vandalism to the Windrush exhibition in Brixton.
"We believe that this was not a hate crime, and I want to reassure anyone with concerns, that a man has now been arrested.
"Local neighbourhood officers have been in contact with the organiser of the exhibition, and remain in the area to respond to any questions or worries that people may have."