Police: West Hartford office building vandalized during rally surrounding Israel-Hamas war
A West Hartford office building was reportedly vandalized on Sunday during a rally surrounding the war between Israel and Hamas, police said.
Around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, around 150 participants gathered at the West Hartford Town Hall at 50 South Main St. for a rally regarding the conflict in the Middle East, according to the West Hartford Police Department.
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The protestors rallied throughout Blue Back Square and West Hartford Center, police said. At one point, the protestors reportedly posted signs on the exterior of the businesses at 65 LaSalle Road.
After the rally, officers learned that unidentified protestors allegedly vandalized the exterior of the building with red paint, according to police.
The West Hartford Police Department is investigating the incident, police said. No arrests have been made at this time.
If anyone has information about the incident, they are asked to contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203, the WHPD tip line at 860-570-8969 or whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov.