Ceramic tiles around the eye of the iconic Belfast landmark were smashed in the incident in the early hours of Sunday
The iconic Big Fish in Belfast has been damaged
One of Belfast’s most iconic sculptures has been damaged in an overnight attack.
Police were called after the Big Fish on Donegall Quay was damagaed in the early hours of Sunday, September 20. Ceramic tiles around the eye of the iconic Belfast landmark were smashed in the incident
The 10m salmon on Donegall Quay was commissioned in 1999 to celebrate the regeneration of the River Lagan and the historic importance of the site.
It was created by John Kindness and its beautiful blue scales are made up of ceramic tiles describing different scenes from the city’s history.
The Big Fish is also known as the Salmon of Knowledge and is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.
Sergeant Kelly said: “We received a report at around 12.30am that someone had been seen causing damage to the ‘Big Fish’ sculpture in the Donegall Quay area.
“Officers attended the scene, where it was noted that significant damage had been caused to the left eye of the sculpture.
“A 44-year-old man was subsequently located nearby and arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
“He remains in police custody at this time.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with information to contact police using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 35 of 20/09/26, or call us on 101.”
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or contact them online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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