Police are appealing for public help in finding out who is responsible for repeated graffiti attacks and an arson at the Mangawhai Heads property of a lesbian couple. Six months after an arson attack which destroyed the packing shed of their business Blooming Bulbs, Lindsay Curnow and Juliet Leigh's newly-built fence has been defaced with "God hates dikes + qeers" scrawled in red writing. The suspicious arson in January followed a bout of similar hate graffiti and the new harassment has made the women more determined to sell their house and move back to Auckland. Head of Rodney CIB Detective Roger Small says the ongoing personal nature of the attacks is a concern. "Our inquiries are continuing, but we're sure someone, possibly living in the local community, has information that will help us find who is responsible for the wilful damage and arson," he says. "If anyone can help with information, or who has seen people acting suspiciously in the area, please contact Rodney CIB on telephone 09 4279804."
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Friday, 29th July 2011 - 4:38pm