Reward offered for information on vandaliam of Watford cemetery grave plaques

We're offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the recent vandalism of Muslim grave plaques at Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery in Watford. 

This deeply troubling incident occurred between 1.00 pm on Friday, 11 April, and 5.00 pm on Saturday, 12 April, and has affected numerous plaques commemorating the graves of babies and young children.

This shocking act of vandalism has sparked outrage and condemnation from the local community, prompting individuals from various backgrounds to unite against this hate crime. 

As an independent charity, we are supporting the investigation by offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information we exclusively receive that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this vandalism. 

If you have information, you can tell us any time of the day or night and remain 100% anonaymous - no one except you will ever know you contacted us. Call free on 0800 555 111 or fill in our quick and easy online form, here on our website:

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 This reward is available for three months and is due to expire on 25 July 2025. 

“We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community in seeking justice for the families affected by this devastating incident.

“Crimestoppers provides a pathway for individuals to share information anonymously, allowing them to contribute without fear of repercussions. It is vital that we work together to ensure that the sanctity of our loved ones’ resting places is maintained.”

Annabelle Goodenough, Crimestoppers South East Regional Manager

“We are continuing to investigate every line of enquiry into this terrible crime, which we continue to treat as an Islamophobic act.

“We would like to reassure those affected, and the wider Muslim community, that we are continuing to treat this crime extremely seriously.

“If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, please report this.”

Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson, head of Hertfordshire’s Local Policing Command

Please note: information passed directly to the police will not qualify for a reward.

Anonymity: Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.
 
Claiming a reward: The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling our charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact us via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact.
 
More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here.

April 25 2025